Outpatient coders should be familiar with CPT reporting for knee surgeries based on information in the operative note.
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Master CPT coding for minimally invasive knee surgeries
Source: JustCoding
Outpatient coders should be familiar with CPT reporting for knee surgeries based on information in the operative note. This article reviews the anatomy of the knee joint and CPT coding for arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures used to visualize and treat common knee conditions.
Wheeling hospital to pay $50 million to settle Stark, anti-kickback allegations
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The settlement does not mandate a standard, five-year monitoring agreement for the hospital, nor an admission of wrongdoing on the hospital's part.
 

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Note from the instructor: FY 2021 IPPS final rule reflects move toward a more market-based reimbursement strategy
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor addresses policies in the IPPS final rule, which take steps toward a more market-based reimbursement methodology.
 

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Q&A: Protocol for PHI disposal
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Many organizations have outsourced their protected health information (PHI) disposal for years. With coronavirus limiting the number of people coming in and out of medical facilities, what are your suggestions for organizations that now have to take care of PHI disposal themselves? 

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