This week’s Medicare updates include corrections to the 2018 Quality Payment Program final rule, two OIG reviews on issues related to Round 2 of the Competitive Bidding Program, the quarterly update to Part B drug pricing files, and more! 
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This week in Medicare updates—5/29/18
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include corrections to the 2018 Quality Payment Program final rule, two OIG reviews on issues related to Round 2 of the Competitive Bidding Program, the quarterly update to Part B drug pricing files, and more! 
GAO recommends CMS renew and expand prior authorization programs, citing nearly $2 billion in savings
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has urged CMS to renew prior authorization programs slated to expire. The GAO made its case for continuing the programs in a report released in April, arguing that the programs reduced spending by nearly $2 billion since 2012.
 

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Heading up ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for the brain
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The brain is the most complex component of the central nervous system, consisting of approximately 100 billion neurons that communicate via an exponential number of synapses. Coding for the brain can seem almost as complex. Brush up on ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for the brain.
 

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Q&A: Social work interventions in elder abuse
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Q: What resources are available for social workers who spot elder abuse in their patients?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday, 5/31 - Special Open Door Forum: For DMEPOS Dietary Related Items Templates and Clinical Data Elements (CDEs)
Tuesday, 6/5 - CMS HCPCS Public Meetings for DME and Accessories; O&P; Supplies and Other, Day 1
Wednesday, 6/6 - CMS HCPCS Public Meetings for DME and Accessories; O&P; Supplies and Other, Day 2
Wednesday, 6/6 - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program Billing Requirements Call
 

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