Beware: Is Your Written Notification for Condition Code 44 Compliant?
The topic of Condition Code 44 is not new. Detailed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in September 2004 via MLN Matters
The topic of Condition Code 44 is not new. Detailed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in September 2004 via MLN Matters
The 2018 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule arrived Friday from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), coming in at 664 pages,
More than 400 people across the country have been charged in connection with $1.3 billion in healthcare fraud losses as part of what the federal
Cancer is complicated, challenging and creating gaps of health and healthcare in vulnerable communities. Its presence requires more attention, care, funding, supportive healthcare policies and
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a transcript of the remarks by Dr. Ronald Hirsch during the July 10th edition of Monitor Mondays, featuring Chief Administrative
EDITOR’S NOTE: Edward Roche, in association with RACmonitor, is writing a series on the need for U.S. healthcare facilities to protect themselves from cybercriminals demanding
EDITOR’S NOTE: Contributing to this article was Rhonda Buckholtz, a member of the HIMSS professional development committee. Two text versions of the Senate bill to
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held an MLN Connects national provider call on June 29 to educate providers and interested parties on
Medicare Advantage (MA) programs continue to gain popularity, with about one-third of Medicare beneficiaries currently enrolled in a variety of MA programs. MA plans are
The June Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) report to Congress included recommendations for a Unified Prospective Payment System for Post-Acute Care services. Specifically, the report
What’s the difference between $1.4 million and $42 million? Well, before you get your calculators out, let me make this really easy. If you are
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported yesterday that Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance
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.
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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!
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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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