Nearly half of patients said having clear information on expected out-of-pocket costs before receiving treatment impacts their decision to use a healthcare provider.
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Few hospitals and physician offices screen for five key social needs
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Despite increasing recognition of the importance of the social determinants of health, only 24% of hospitals and 16% of physician offices in the U.S. screen for all five social needs prioritized by CMS, according to a new study.
Left hanging on price transparency, patients will vote with their legs
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Nearly half of patients said having clear information on expected out-of-pocket costs before receiving treatment impacts their decision to use a healthcare provider.
 

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This month's coding Q&A
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Our experts answer questions about monitoring payer updates, coding for revascularization, billing for clinical trials, and more.
 

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Q&A: Documentation and ICD-10-CM coding for severe malnutrition
Source: ACDIS
Q: What clinical information can be used to support the reported diagnosis of severe malnutrition and how would this be coded in ICD-10-CM?

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Tuesday, 9/24 - OTPs: New Medicare Benefit Proposed Rule Listening Session
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Thursday, 9/26 - How to Express eCQMs using CQL, QDM and FHIR® Webinar
 

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Oncology Overview: Outpatient Coding for Neoplastic Diseases and Drug Administration

During this 90-minute webinar, Lynn M. Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, CPMA, CPPM, COSC, will provide step-by-step instructions for navigating the Alphabetic Index and Neoplasm Table in the ICD-10-CM Manual to select the most specific codes for primary and secondary neoplasm diagnoses. She will also review the drug administration hierarchy and coding for common chemotherapy procedures.
 

    

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