CPT reporting for surgical heart procedures requires an in-depth understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and terminology.
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Eliminate cardiac coding confusion: CPT coding for pacemakers, defibrillators, and valve procedures
Source: JustCoding
CPT reporting for surgical heart procedures requires an in-depth understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and terminology. This article reviews CPT reporting for procedures involving cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators based on key details in provider documentation.
Kentucky hospital to pay $10.1M to resolve false claims, anti-kickback allegations
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The settlement resolves allegations that the hospital knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare for drugs that did not meet coverage requirements.
 

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Note from the instructor: Supervision changes will reduce burden for outpatient departments
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