The long-running backlog at the ALJ may soon be a non-issue. The administrative law judge (ALJ) backlog will soon be no more. Yes, the 4-6-year
The CDC stance finally affirms how serious a threat racism is for population health. The date of April 8 is important in my world:
Providers would do well to prepare by taking a close look at their short stays. After a multi-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic and
Dear Colleague, Please join me in recognizing the outstanding work done every day by dedicated and compassionate Health Information Professionals (HIPs). We here at ICD10monitor,
Chronic or acute: questions persist in the new guidelines. You know, we have been using the new evaluation and management (E&M) guidelines for 96 days
Reflections on ICD-11. I would like to share some thoughts on ICD-11, for your consideration. First, ICD-11 is fully electronic; there will be no books.
Current issue includes most frequently asked questions about coding COVID-19. The American Hospital Association (AHA) central office is the official United States clearinghouse on medical coding for the
Proposed rules offer insight into the Administration’s priorities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its first proposed payment rules under the
Can modifier 91 be appended to every laboratory code that is reported more than one time on the same date of service?
If a nurse is furnishing services that do not require the need for a respiratory therapist would the service be separately billable?
In the example of the EKG with an EP study, do you agree that we should report the 93005 but not modify it with modifier 59? Do other hospitals override the edit instead of using the GZ? If the entire claim is denied due to the GZ modifier being on the claim, what action should we take? Should we reach out to our FI?
Can you tell me more about when to use initial service codes versus additional codes for drug administration services?
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Stay ahead of the 2026-2027 audit surge with “Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue,” a high-impact webcast led by Michael Calahan, PA, MBA. This concise session gives hospitals and physicians clear insight into the most likely federal audit targets, such as E/M services, split/shared and critical care, observation and admissions, device credits, and Two-Midnight Rule changes, and shows how to tighten documentation, coding, and internal processes to reduce denials, recoupments, and penalties. Attendees walk away with practical best practices to protect revenue, strengthen compliance, and better prepare their teams for inevitable audits.
Gain clarity and confidence in OB‑GYN coding with this expert‑led webcast featuring Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS‑P, CPEDC, COPC. You’ll learn how to apply global maternity package rules accurately, select the right CPT codes for procedures and visits, and identify documentation gaps that lead to denials. With practical guidance and real examples, this session helps you strengthen compliance, reduce audit risk, and ensure accurate reimbursement for women’s health services.
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