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News
This month's coding Q&A
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Our experts answer questions about reporting modifier -59 with knee arthroscopies, updates on skin substitute codes, and more.
Proposed reprieve for CAHs: Contractor review of the 96-hour certification requirement
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note discusses the order and certification requirement for critical access hospitals (CAH), including the proposal in the FY 2018 IPPS proposed rule to reprioritize the review of CAH inpatient admissions.
Why are medical errors still a leading cause of death?
Source: HealthLeaders Media
A more pressing question: ‘Why aren’t we doing more research into strategies that can reduce medical errors?’
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Telehealth security
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: My facility offers telehealth services as an originating site. Is the distant site acting as a business associate in these situations? Is my facility responsible for ensuring the distant site is in compliance with the Security Rule?

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Email your questions for consideration in the Revenue Cycle Daily Advisor. Note: We do not guarantee that all questions will be answered.
 

Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday 6/7 - CMS HCPCS Public Meetings for DME and Accessories; O&P; Supplies and Other
Thursday 6/8 - CMS HCPCS Public Meetings for DME and Accessories; O&P; Supplies and Other
Thursday 6/15 - National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and QAPI Call
 

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JustCoding’s Inpatient Documentation Pocket Cards

With physician documentation one of the major challenges when it comes to compliant coding and billing, JustCoding’s Inpatient Documentation Pocket Cards provide easy access to necessary details for difficult-to-code conditions and diagnoses, providing a convenient way to streamline communication between your facility’s physicians and coders.
 

    

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