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®
Quality reporting will be mandatory in 2024, and then under a payment determination in 2026. Last week I reported on the social determinants of health
The updated guidelines, developed jointly by AHIMA and ACDIS, are expected to be announced today. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is expected to
AMA scores a hit with new guidelines; misses simplification of one subset of hospital E&M codes. It was a happy day in 2020 the American
New changes impact the ADR limits for RACs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has modified the additional documentation request (“ADR”) limits for
How to stay compliant with code 44. This is certainly a topic that could result in literally hours of presenting, as there is a lot
Remember that just because a MAC says it, doesn’t mean it is true. It seems reasonable to expect Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to make sure
The errors identified through coding audits really are a lesson to learn. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article first appeared in the RACmonitor edition of the Saturday
Your health system should define your own standard for infrequency. EDITOR’S NOTE: For valuable context to this article, the author suggests the Dr. Juliet Ugarte
The distinction is semantic: recommendations versus required. It can be easy to lose sight of the difference between a “recommendation” and a “requirement.” But the
Condition Code 44 is a code added to a claim. As it turns out, we have all been overthinking the concept of Condition Code 44.
Medline grants bridge the SDoH gap. Among the most effective funding initiatives for addressing the social determinants of health (SDoH) are those in which communities
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.
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.
Gain a clear understanding of the documentation issues that can sabotage reimbursement for payment hierarchical condition categories (HCCs) and how you can mitigate your risks with a strong CDI program.
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.
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