HIM professionals are offered advice for hurricane preparedness. EDITOR’S NOTE: At press time, Hurricane Florence, described as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane, was headed
Once a denial is issued, a P2P will no longer be an option. An astute physician advisor recently brought to my attention a change to
This question can help you evaluate lawyers EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second and final installment in a two-part series as to when facilities should
Is CMS preparing to slash payments for procedures with 10- and 90-day global periods? While thousands of doctors have submitted mostly unfavorable comments to the
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was originally published on the American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) blog by the author. I never really understood how
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was originally published on the American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) blog by the author. I never really understood how
Not enough information in the public use databases to know that a claim is fraudulent. “In God we trust; all others bring data.” That is
If approved, reviews would impact RAC Regions 1 through 4 in all states. In November 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced
The proposed documentation changes will require retraining an entire industry. EDITOR’S NOTE: The public comment period for the 2019 proposed MPFS closes Monday, Sept. 10,
OMHA Issues Updates to Its Case Processing Manual The Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) announced updates to its OMHA Case Processing Manual (OCPM),
Filing marks shift in nature of healthcare litigation of this nature. The whistleblower cases I report on for RACmonitor typically are brought by the quintessential
The government of Puerto Rico’s official Hurricane Maria death toll at 2,975. The 2017 hurricane season devastated entire regions of the globe, especially states and
Learn how to navigate the proposed elimination of the Inpatient-Only list. Gain strategies to assess admission status, avoid denials, protect compliance, and address impacts across Medicare and non-Medicare payors. Essential insights for hospitals.
RACmonitor is proud to welcome back Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of his most requested webcasts. In this highly anticipated session, Dr. Hirsch will break down the complex Two Midnight Rule Medicare regulations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance. He’ll walk you through the basics of the rule, offer expert interpretation, and apply the rule to real-world clinical scenarios—so you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the tools to ensure compliance.
Bring your questions and join the conversation during this open forum series, live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST from June 11–July 30. Hosted by Chuck Buck, these fast-paced 30-minute sessions connect you directly with top healthcare experts tackling today’s most urgent compliance and policy issues.
Fraud convictions don’t just punish a few bad claims; they can wipe out years of reimbursements. Don’t wait for an audit to learn the rules. Join Frank Cohen, MPA, for a live Q&A on spotting red flags, avoiding liability, and protecting your practice. Register now and bring your questions!
Only ICD10monitor delivers what you need: updates on must-know changes associated with the FY26 IPPS, including new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CCs/MCCs, and MS-DRGs, plus insights, analysis and answers to your questions from two of the country’s most respected subject matter experts.
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.
This second session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review the FY26 changes to ICD-10-PCS codes. This information will be presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
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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