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This week in Medicare updates—5/6/2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include a new interim final rule on COVID-19 flexibilities, a survey about 340B drug acquisition costs, an FAQ on EMTALA requirements for hospitals and critical access hospitals, and more!
Updated COVID-19 fee-for-service billing FAQ addresses modifiers, RPM
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS updated its COVID-19 fee-for-service billing FAQs on April 29 and May 1. The updated FAQs address the appropriate use of disaster-related modifiers, remote physiological monitoring (RPM), and more.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Rapid response: COVID-19 documentation and coding tips
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
HIM professionals are being challenged like never before. By focusing on practical steps, closely monitoring official guidance, and embracing flexibilities, they can stay on top of their duties.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Takeaways from the 1135 waiver
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What changes brought about by the 1135 waiver will most affect case managers, and what should they know about these modifications?

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Upcoming CMS Events

Wednesday, 5/6 - COVID-19: Nursing Homes Call
Thursday, 5/7 - Ground Ambulance Organizations: Data Collection for Medicare Providers Call
Friday, 5/8 - COVID-19: Lessons from the Front Lines Call
 

Product Spotlight

JustCoding’s 2020 Clinical Scenario Workbooks

These workbooks provide an opportunity for coders to practice and refine their skills in a hands-on way by using a wide range of real-life case scenarios. The ICD-10-PCS and CPT editions allow coders to simulate real-world coding by applying the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for each case scenario.
 

    

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