CMS Sends MA Plans a FAQ – And Imaginary Rules on Observation Care
As we have done for the past few weeks now, we start with news about Medicare Advantage (MA). Last week, the Centers for Medicare &
As we have done for the past few weeks now, we start with news about Medicare Advantage (MA). Last week, the Centers for Medicare &
ICD10monitor/RACmonitor Correspondent One American dies from heart disease every 33 seconds. As February’s American Heart Month and Black History Month coincide, federal officials are reminding
Almost two months into the 2024 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), I thought I would provide some clarity regarding the new social determinants of health
EDITOR’S NOTE: Matt Bridge begins a three-part series on how to achieve a high-performing revenue cycle for your facility. Bridge reports that you need an
Last week during Talk Ten Tuesdays, there were several questions about the Coordination and Maintenance Committee, as well as the CPT® Editorial Panel meetings. As
I would like to focus on clinical criteria today. It has been brought to my attention that some payers are citing the American Hospital Association
What is the purpose of the HOPPS add-on payment adjustment for non-highly enriched uranium (non-HEU) sources, and when did this policy first take effect? What is the status for 2024?
What code would we report if the physician does not give LV angiographic data but true diagnostic selective coronary angiography is performed?
For code 88141, does the reporting system used by the physician for the interpretation of pap smears impact the code selection?
What guidance does the AMA CPT Assistant Newsletter (July 2000) provide regarding the necessity of hyperventilation and/or photic stimulation in EEG testing, specifically for codes 95816 and 95819, and how are these procedures billed in relation to the EEG service?
What is the purpose of Category III code 0632T?
Radiology coding faces trying times in 2024, with reimbursement cuts in full effect making it that much harder to achieve accurate reimbursement. Every coding dollar
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