The Miserable Tale of an E&M Code
The horror story of 99214. 99214. Is that Jean Valjean’s number? No. It is an evaluation and management (E&M) code of moderate complexity. Few CPT®
The horror story of 99214. 99214. Is that Jean Valjean’s number? No. It is an evaluation and management (E&M) code of moderate complexity. Few CPT®
COVID exceptions to end May 11. On Jan. 30, the Biden Administration announced its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE)
Audits are now underway for proper use of funds, even as the reporting deadline approaches.
With little fanfare, CMS posted data for 2019 RAC activity – and the results weren’t pretty. Let me start today with a thanks to all
CMS issued the Program Audit Process that sets forth rules auditors must abide by in 2023. The 2023 Program Audit Process Overview from the Centers
Providers need to be proactive when defending against RAC and MAC audits. The Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program was created through the Medicare Modernization Act of
It’s sometimes better, sometimes worse for the provider. The Medicare Program Integrity Manual (PIM) over the years has undergone a number of changes. Here, we
Supporting her staff is first and foremost for Ally Phillipsen at Genesis HealthCare. EDITOR’S NOTE: RACmonitor, in association with RevKeep, is producing a three-part series
A major Southern hospital system is confronting the challenge of post-payment audits. EDITOR’S NOTE: RACmonitor, in association with RevKeep, is producing a three-part series on
Nursing suffers disproportionately. Are Medicare auditors similar to ancient hunting parties, roaming the tundra for wild game? Are audits applied equally and randomly across all
Healthcare entrepreneur Kevin Lasser understands the nuances of the post-payment audit problem – and hopes for a solution. EDITOR’S NOTE: RACmonitor, in association with RevKeep,
Be prepared for audits of inpatient hospitalizations with explanations of attempted prevention. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and its contracted auditors are
Familiarize yourself with the dramatic 2023 changes to codes, coding guidelines and documentation requirements for evaluation and management (E&M) split/shared and incident-to services.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch breaks down significant 2023 changes to coding and billing requirements for hospital observation services, including new physician E&M coding rules.
Learn how to save your facility hundreds of thousands of dollars in repayments and fines by correctly following CMS requirements for implantable medical device credit reporting. We provide you with all the need-to-know protocols, along with the steps for correct compliance while offering best practices to implement a viable strategy in your facility.
During an exclusive RACmonitor webcast, healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel will explain in simple, easy-to-understand language the peril of the coming overpayment audits and describe your legal defenses.
Do you struggle with selecting and appending the correct modifier for your medical claims? Join our must-attend webinar, “Mastering Modifier Usage: Preventing Denials and Ensuring Compliance” to reduce claim denials and improve your reimbursement rates.
Kay Piper reviews the guidance and updates coders and CDISs on important information in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Get access to important guidance on each of the AHA‘s 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics with information-packed on-demand webcasts available shortly after each official publication.
Gloryanne Bryant reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s third quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Kay Piper reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s second quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Gloryanne Bryant reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s first quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Why should you be focused on SDOH data and ICD-10-CM Z codes? How can you integrate the capture of these elements into your workflows? Get guidance now — before new CMS assessment and reporting mandates take effect.
Set yourself up for appeal success with knowledge about the legitimate presentations of acute heart failure, the common vulnerabilities that auditors identify, the challenges clinical teams face, and how to write a concise and compliant validation query.
What are the changes to the IPO and ACS lists for 2023? What auditor trends do you need to watch out for in the new year? Don’t be caught off guard. Register today for this essential regulatory update led by Dr. Ronald Hirsch.
Take away tried-and-true strategies for ensuring that your Utilization Review committee is working effectively
A massive task lies ahead! Now’s the time to start preparing your case management and utilization review teams for successful implementation of changes contained in the 2023 IPPS, OPPS and MPFS rules.
Learn how to achieve complete, accurate documentation that establishes medical necessity and how to differentiate between billable and non-billable services.