At issue is whether to broaden authority for states by revising or eliminating the “guardrails” intended to protect patients and the federal government.
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News

Take a gander at new ICD-10-CM guidelines for diabetes, substance abuse, heart attack coding
Source: JustCoding
Changes to the ICD-10-CM guidelines go into effect October 1, and coders will need to master knowledge of alterations to the general coding guidelines as well as new additions to guidelines on reporting diabetes, substance abuse, and myocardial infarctions.
Most medical staff have improperly used EMR passwords
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Nearly three-quarters of participants claimed to have used another medical staff member’s password to access an EMR at work.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: 'Under arrangement' is under review
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note reviews a recent Office of Inspector General report that found a 100% failure rate among reviewed claims. 
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Sending PHI via email
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q. Is it acceptable to send eye prescription information via email?

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Upcoming CMS Events

Thursday 9/28 -  Physician Compare Call
Thursday 9/28 -  Special Open Door Forum (SODF): The IMPACT Act and Improving Care Coordination
Tuesday 10/10 - Home Health Agencies: Quality of Patient Care Star Rating Algorithm Call
Thursday 10/19 - 2016 Annual QRURs Webcast
 

Product Spotlight

2017 Revenue Integrity Symposium

This event 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. Expert speakers will cover topics such as IPPS and OPPS annual updates, chargemaster maintenance, the 2-midnight rule and condition code W2, denials management, and much more!
 

    

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What's New

2017 CDI Week Industry Overview Survey

Read about changes in CDI since the advent of quality initiatives, expansion into other settings, and the evolution of clinical validation reviews.
 
 

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