Federal regulation is causing headaches for providers performing home sleep studies. I often comment that I learn a new rule every week and that my
The allegations in the case focused on CCs and MCCs. EDITOR’S NOTE: This story appeared Aug. 20, 2019, in the ICD10monitor news. A Texas federal judge
The CMS Administrator could have chosen a better example to highlight plans for lower costs during recent remarks. With the release of the 2020 Inpatient
Changes are effective Oct. 1, 2019 In this article, we aim to continue to remind Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) of the looming transition from utilizing
Providers are encouraged to file protective appeals. “In section XI of the preamble of the proposed rule, we discussed the growing number of Provider Reimbursement
Understanding how each physician’s specialty is properly registered. As you might know, one of my primary projects is predicting the likelihood that a particular provider
The case continues even after two suicides. When does an audit go beyond the reasonable and become persecution? An act of tyranny by claim denial
Confusion abounds, but compliance is required. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has entered into the fray of transparent hospital pricing in a
A sampling of reports, data, and programs with more on the horizon. Several important developments were announced this past week in the ever-changing world of
If implemented, physician supervision will have come almost full circle. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has almost come full circle on the
Where the burden lies could make a difference when it comes to the RACs. In a legal lawsuit, one party is initially presumed to be
Action by CMS closes a loophole used by some hospitals to game the system. “It appears that hospitals in a limited number of states have
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This third session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review of FY26 changes to the MS-DRG methodology and new technology add-on payments (NTAPs), presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
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This first session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature an in-depth explanation of FY26 changes to ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines, CCs/MCCs, and revisions to the MCE, presented by presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
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