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How coders can help prevent healthcare fraud and abuse
Source: JustCoding
Coders are on the front lines of claim submission and in a good position to foster compliance. Learn strategies to prevent fraud and abuse and encourage accurate documentation and billing within your outpatient facility.
Out-of-pocket costs vary significantly for Medicare Parts B and D
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The Trump administration's announced efforts to fold prescription drugs offered under Medicare Part B into Part D must account for substantial out-of-pocket price differences among beneficiaries, according to analysis by Avalere Health.
HIM directors and managers: We want to hear from you
HCPro is conducting its annual HIM director and manager salary survey. Share your feedback on compensation, work culture, and salary trends and be entered for a chance to win a free HCPro revenue cycle webinar of your choice. Click here to take the survey.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: CMS responds to denials related to physician orders and signatures
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note focuses on new clarifying guidance from CMS regarding signature requirements for physician orders and medical documentation. 
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Recycling electronic devices, medical scribes, and HR disclosing PHI
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Does HIPAA prohibit us from recycling electronic devices such as laptops and cell phones that were used to store or access PHI?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday 6/06 - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program Billing Requirements Call
Monday 6/25 - Public Meeting Regarding New and Reconsidered Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Codes for the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule for CY 2019
Tuesday 9/11 - ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
 

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Longitudinal Case Management: Designs Across the Continuum of Care

This book provides guidance on establishing case management processes to bridge the gap between care settings with the goal of arming the patient with community resources to thrive at home. It provides practical advice on patient and family engagement, strategies for partnering with payer case managers and utilization review, and definitions of roles.
 

    

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