The news is troubling, but one of the nation’s foremost voices in psychiatry is glad that a spotlight is at least being shone on the
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a series of proposed changes aimed at enhancing the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Prescription
I am the Co-Director of the Intensive Course in Medical Documentation: Clinical, Legal and Economic Implications for Healthcare Providers. It is a course created to
The new Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) codes were released on Nov. 6. These codes include supplies, medications, implants, surgeries, etc. The latest release
If a patient presents for a nephrostomy tube exchange but the tube fell out at home, should this be coded as a new placement (50432) or as an exchange (50435)?
When a coronary and bypass graft angiography is performed without concomitant left heart catheterization, what code would we report if the physician does not give LV angiographic data but diagnostic selective coronary angiography is included?
What code would be used to report beta-amyloid plaque imaging?
Does the reporting system used by the physician for the interpretation of pap smears impact the code selection?
Can code 94660 be used for subsequent management of CPAP or is it only for the initiation?
Welcome to the fifth article in our 10-week series on demystifying the chargemaster. In this installment, we explore the key team members involved in chargemaster
What happens when the streams cross? One of the most memorable lines from the 1984 comedy film Ghostbusters was when Harold Ramis’s character, Egon Spengler,
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) have special audits – or, should I say, more robust audits. We all know that in March 2020, both The Joint
During this essential RACmonitor webcast Michael Calahan, PA, MBA Certified Compliance Officer, will clarify the rules, dispel common misconceptions, and equip you with practical strategies to code, document, and bill high-risk split/shared, incident-to & critical care E/M services with confidence. Don’t let audit risks or revenue losses catch your organization off guard — learn exactly what federal auditors are looking for and how to ensure your documentation and reporting stand up to scrutiny.
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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.
Sepsis remains one of the most frequently denied and contested diagnoses, creating costly revenue loss and compliance risks. In this webcast, Angela Comfort, DBA, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, provides practical, real-world strategies to align documentation with coding guidelines, reconcile Sepsis-2 and Sepsis-3 definitions, and apply compliant queries. You’ll learn how to identify and address documentation gaps, strengthen provider engagement, and defend diagnoses against payer scrutiny—equipping you to protect reimbursement, improve SOI/ROM capture, and reduce audit vulnerability in this high-risk area.
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.
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