While none of us will ever forget the COVID- 19 pandemic, we are now five years out from its beginnings. We have noted several coding
In 2025, clinical documentation integrity (CDI) is experiencing a significant evolution. What was once considered a back-office function focused primarily on inpatient coding accuracy has
EDITOR’S NOTE: On the morning of Jan. 22, major American news outlets were reporting the story of a huge artificial intelligence (AI) technology partnership. The
Greetings… As you probably know, our nation’s healthcare industry will take a moment soon to honor those unsung heroes who work endlessly behind the scenes
Which code should be reported for the quantitative analysis of a non-specified mononuclear cell antigen via flow cytometry when the cell count is not defined by another code?
When can code 36591 be reported for a Venous Access Device (VAD)?
What does the CMS market basket adjustment mean for OPPS payments in 2025?
Why can’t we code 95180 (rapid desensitization) and chemotherapy drug administration codes together when we perform carboplatin desensitization?
How is modifier 74 defined?
When it comes to coding for complex interventional radiology procedures like endoleak embolization, the stakes are high. Inaccurate coding not only threatens compliance and reimbursement
In December 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal challenging an Arkansas law requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide drug discounts through third-party
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson highlights deep frustrations with America’s health insurance industry – an issue dramatized long earlier in the 2002 film
Medicare regulations are complex and even seasoned professionals struggle to apply them consistently. Due to overwhelming demand, Dr. Hirsch returns for Part 2 of Ask Dr. Hirsch: Clarifying Medicare’s Most Misunderstood Rules to answer even more of Medicare’s most misunderstood questions, covering inpatient status, observation, SNF access, Medicare Advantage denials, and more. Join Dr. Hirsch as he provides clear, referenced answers to real-world questions submitted by your peers, helping you navigate Medicare compliance with confidence and clarity.
Traditional utilization management models can no longer keep pace with regulatory shifts, payer scrutiny, and operational pressures. In this webcast, Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, ACPA-C, introduces an Adaptive Model strategy that modernizes UM through role specialization, technology-driven workflows, and proactive, team-based processes. Attendees will learn how to restructure programs to improve efficiency, strengthen clinical collaboration, and enhance financial performance in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Federal auditors are intensifying their focus on inpatient psychiatric facilities, using advanced data analytics to spotlight outliers and pursue high‑dollar repayments. In this high‑impact webcast, Michael Calahan, PA, MBA, Compliance Officer and V.P., Hospital & Physician Compliance, breaks down what regulators are really targeting in IPF-PPS admissions, documentation, treatment and discharge planning. Attendees will learn practical steps to tighten processes, avoid common audit triggers and protect reimbursement and reduce the risk of multimillion-dollar repayment demands.
In this timely session, Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P, CPEDC, COPC, breaks down the complexities of Medical Decision Making (MDM) documentation so providers can confidently capture the true complexity of their care. Attendees will learn practical, efficient strategies to ensure documentation aligns with current E/M guidelines, supports accurate coding, and reduces audit risk, all without adding to charting time.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare revenue cycle operations, from coding and auditing to compliance and denials. Join industry leaders Pam Warren (MaineHealth) and Raemarie Jimenez (AAPC) for a live fireside chat exploring how AI is changing workflows, workforce roles, payer-provider dynamics, and compliance risk—and what organizations should be doing now to prepare.
Prepare for FY 2027 IPPS changes with a comprehensive 3-part masterclass covering ICD-10-CM/PCS updates, MS-DRG shifts, NTAPs, compliance risks, and reimbursement strategies.
Stay ahead of FY 2027 reimbursement changes with expert analysis of MS-DRG shifts, NTAP updates, Medicare Code Edits, and emerging technologies impacting inpatient payment accuracy.
Stay ahead of FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS changes with expert analysis of new procedure codes, revised guidelines, and high-impact updates affecting reimbursement, compliance, and inpatient coding accuracy.
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