CMS hit the brakes on making imminent changes to the oft-used E/M code set that’s tied to billions of dollars in medical practice revenue.
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OCR launches campaign on HIPAA and opioid patient data
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently launched an education campaign about civil rights protections, including specific guidelines for covered entities under HIPAA, in response to the national opioid crisis.
Massive E/M changes slow down as CMS gives practices greater prep time
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS hit the brakes on making imminent changes to the oft-used E/M code set that’s tied to billions of dollars in medical practice revenue. Streamlined payment rates are off the table for 2019, as are vast documentation revisions, according to the 2,378-page 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule released November 1.
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Apps can support case management practice, but should be vetted
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Case managers are increasingly turning to mobile applications to help patients better manage chronic health conditions at home. While apps can be a valuable tool for patients, they can also bring numerous drawbacks, including adoption challenges among less technologically savvy individuals.
 

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Q&A: CPT documentation and coding for a miscarriage
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Q: What’s the difference between an incomplete miscarriage, a septic miscarriage, and a missed miscarriage, and how would surgical treatments for these conditions be reported using CPT codes?

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