Laboratory Question for the Week of May 28, 2018
MedLearn Publishing
May 28, 2018
Has there been any word yet from CMS on the annual meeting where the public presents its opinions on payments for 2019 new codes etc.?
Has there been any word yet from CMS on the annual meeting where the public presents its opinions on payments for 2019 new codes etc.?
We have had claims for replacement ICDs denied because they didn’t have a modifier. Can we request an adjustment for these?
We attempted a stereotactic breast biopsy, and the patient fainted, so the biopsy was canceled for the day. Do we charge for a stereotactic biopsy with supplies since it was attempted or a unilateral diagnostic mammogram since only images were obtained? The biopsy is rescheduled for a second attempt with sedation.
There will be 392 new PCS codes; eight revision titles; and 216 deleted codes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released and
New RAC targets are being proposed by CMS as the agency seeks to consolidate Medicare audits. You have to stay on your toes when you
This is the third time that the nurse has brought a successful whistleblower lawsuit against a hospital system where she has worked. Banner Health, a
New Z codes also aimed at reducing hospital readmissions. The one thing that medicine does not have enough of is abbreviations. So allow me to
HHS Secretary proposes major changes to current prescription drug program. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alec Azar, in a recent press
I believe the answer you gave to the 5-14 general coding question is inaccurate. The question was about the correct coding of DM with a URI and CKD. Your answer gave the code for a UTI not URI.
When does the new MAAA code for oncology take effect?
Are EPO and Aranesp paid for under the OPPS? If so, how should they be billed?
What would be the revenue codes for respiratory therapy codes (94002–94004 94005 94640–94669)?
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