Once a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has been established, what are a patient’s options for treatment, and what is in store for a patient if his or her provider decides surgery must be performed?
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Addressing inpatient atrial fibrillation procedures
Source: JustCoding
Once a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has been established, what are a patient’s options for treatment, and what is in store for a patient if his or her provider decides surgery must be performed?
MIPS: Time’s up for 90-day participation
Source: HealthLeaders Media 
Physician practices may begin data collection as late as December 31 and still avoid the negative payment adjustment.
 

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Note from the instructor: Alternate placement days and the SNF 3-day stay requirement
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
One of the most common struggles with placing a patient in a Skilled Nursing Facility is the three-day hospitalization requirement for Medicare coverage. It is also a common source of confusion and questions for case management and utilization review professionals. 


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Q&A: Treating employees
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q. A clinic employee is being seen as a patient of the clinic for additional vaccinations. The medical assistant rooming the patient wants to review the vaccination history. Is this a HIPAA violation?

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