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This week in Medicare updates–09/13/17
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include an update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System; revisions to the State Operations Manual; information on CMS approval of CHIP provisions to assist with Hurricane Harvey disaster relief; and more!
Key considerations for operationalizing CAR-T
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Now that the Food and Drug Administration has approved chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, the next step for facilities is considering the financial implications before offering the treatment therapy. 
 

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Embrace the FY 2018 ICD-10-CM guidelines
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The new ICD-10-CM codes for FY 2018, effective October 1, 2017, represent significant changes in some of our documentation and coding practices. Review the changes to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, which must be embraced if our documentation, coding, and billing is to withstand compliance scrutiny from outside auditors and accountability agents.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Preadmission and case management
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How can my case management staff be proactive when it comes to preadmissions?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday 9/13 - Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education (APOE) (the Panel)
Tuesday 9/19 - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program Billing Rules Call
Wednesday 9/20 - Reporting Hospice Quality Data: Tips For Compliance Call
Tuesday 9/26 - PQRS: Feedback Reports and Informal Review Process for PY 2016 Results Call
 

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2017 Revenue Integrity Symposium

The 2017 Revenue Integrity Symposium brings together training on Medicare billing and compliance, patient status, revenue integrity, case management, coding, and CDI, helping attendees ensure compliance and accurate billing and reimbursement. Speakers will cover topics such as IPPS and OPPS annual updates, chargemaster maintenance, the 2-midnight rule and condition code W2, denials management, payer audits, and value-based purchasing.
 

    

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Revenue Cycle Advisor Encyclopedia

Check out the latest terms in the RCA Encyclopedia, including preadmission and Bundled Payment for Care Improvement.
 
 

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