The Chicago-area producers of the coveted new testing kits plan to generate 20 million units per month by June. EDITOR’S NOTE: During recent weeks, the
COVID-19 is exposing a digital divide between the have’s and have-nots. The coronavirus pandemic is impacting more than the health and mental health of entire
The pandemic is driving a shortage of hospital beds. Patients presenting to hospitals via the emergency department due to an inability to care for themselves
The unintended mortality brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. The exact number of deaths from COVID-19 is an area of uncertainty. In the midst of
A key difference exists in the teaching physician rule. As part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’s) attempt to permit professionals to
EDITOR’S NOTE: RACmonitor asked Dr. Ronald Hirsch to monitor the CMS townhall conference call on Tuesday. The following is his summary of that call. In
Reimbursement has not been established at this time. The American Medical Association (AMA) CPT® Editorial Panel has revised one code and created two new codes
In practice, doctors may use these terms synonymously. We are in the midst of a COVID-19 global pandemic that is changing the world as we
Many healthcare professionals use these terms interchangeably. Medical decision-making specifically refers to the complexity of establishing a diagnosis and/or selecting a management option. Medical necessity
Swift federal action was recently taken via the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as public and several private healthcare programs are now covering COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 TalkBack follow-up. During the Talk Ten Tuesdays weekly Internet radio broadcast last week, we received many questions which we never got to answer. I
The federal agency has announced waivers on a rolling basis over the last month. Federal officials announced over the weekend that they would be waiving
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.
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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.
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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