This week’s Medicare updates include a draft of guidance for hospital co-location, additional instructions for implementation of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates—5/8/19
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include a draft of guidance for hospital co-location, additional instructions for implementation of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model, a proposed rule on changes of ownership for accrediting organizations, and more!
CMS issues clarification for teaching physicians billing E/M services
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A recent MLN Matters article clarifies language in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual to match current documentation policy for evaluation and management (E/M) services billed by teaching physicians.
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Q&A: Protecting patient privacy vs. a mandatory duty to warn
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