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CPT coding basics: Apply anatomic and distinct procedural service modifiers
Source: JustCoding
Modifiers provide a means by which a physician or facility can flag a service that has been altered by a special circumstance but has not changed in definition or code. Break down CPT guidelines for reporting hospital modifiers -25, -50, -59, -LT, and -RT. 
How COVID-19 kicked open the digital front door at Memorial Health System
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The senior director of revenue cycle at Memorial Health System tells HealthLeaders six reasons why the organization won't "put the genie back in the bottle" now that patients are embracing digital pre-access.
 

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Note from the instructor: CMS publishes fourth COVID-19 IFC, prepares for initial vaccine coverage and payment
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor discusses the latest interim final rule with comment (IFC) and its provisions concern vaccines, payments for new COVID-19 treatments, and more. 
 

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Q&A: Accessing PHI in public locations
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Workers will likely remain remote for the foreseeable future, but as coffee shops and restaurants begin to reopen, it’s possible that employees may be accessing protected health information (PHI) in these locations. While it is best practice to avoid doing this altogether, what should employees do to avoid exposing PHI in this scenario?

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