Before radiation therapy can be administered, several steps must be taken prepare the patient for treatment.
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Review CPT coding for radiation oncology evaluations, treatment planning, and simulations
Source: JustCoding
Before radiation therapy can be administered, several steps must be taken prepare the patient for treatment. Review CPT coding and documentation for the first two steps in the process: the initial consultation and preparation for radiation treatment.
New CMS bundled payment model recruits 1,300 providers
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Under the new payment model, providers are at risk for financial losses if they can't contain patient care costs within a spending range set by Medicare. They keep a share of what they save on costs, as long as quality metrics are met.
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Note from the instructor: CMS publishes FY 2019 IPPS final rule correction notice
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor provides and overview of some of the key corrections to the fiscal year (FY) 2019 IPPS final rule.
 

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Q&A: Releasing medical records to the HR department at work
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: When I returned to work after being out for a month on short-term disability, I was disciplined because of my doctor's excuse, which I only gave to medical but somehow was released to the human resources (HR) department. Could this release of my medical information to HR be a HIPAA violation?

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