Last week, one of my clients got a letter from a state Attorney General. The letter requested information about two of the organization’s former employees.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a multi-part series on the Comprehensive Error Rate (CERT) study in which senior healthcare analyst Cohen describes how
Today I want to write about one of our current hot-button topics: artificial intelligence, better known as AI. First, I want to pose the question:
Sometimes, life is predictable. Eclipses are a great example. (You should plan on seeing the next total solar eclipse, on April 8, 2024! It’ll be
Physician advisors can serve as a trusted resource for any EMTALA concerns.
CMS has implemented two measures under its Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting program. There is a lot of buzz in the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
New changes impact the ADR limits for RACs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has modified the additional documentation request (“ADR”) limits for
Yes, notes needn’t stand alone. Sometimes two contradictory principles work their way into conventional wisdom. I often hear people say, “Every note must stand alone.” Is
It’s important to remember that Medicare manuals are not binding, and they can’t “require” anything, including signatures. A few weeks ago, I wrote an article
All diagnoses should be clinically valid. Denial of reimbursement for medical care occurs for a multitude of reasons, including incomplete or inaccurate information, lack of
When considering coding protocols, it’s vitally important to differentiate between “requirements” and “recommendations.” In June I did a Monitor Mondays segment and a RACmonitor article
Documentation should be concise information, justifying the acuity of an inpatient level of care when appropriate. Statements that physician documentation needs improvement are always being
The 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule brings significant changes to payment rates, coverage, and coding for physician services, impacting practices nationwide. Join Stanley Nachimson, MS., as he provides a comprehensive guide to understanding these updates, offering actionable insights on new Medicare-covered services, revised coding rules, and payment policies effective January 1. Learn how to adapt your practices to maintain compliance, maximize reimbursement, and plan for revenue in 2025. Whether you’re a physician, coder, or financial staff member, this session equips you with the tools to navigate Medicare’s evolving requirements confidently and efficiently.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch provides critical details on the new Medicare Appeal Process for Status Changes for patients whose status changes during their hospital stay. He also delves into other scenarios of hospital patients receiving custodial care or medically unnecessary services where patient notifications may be needed along with the processes necessary to ensure compliance with state and federal guidance.
Healthcare organizations face complex regulatory requirements under the No Surprises Act and Price Transparency rules. These policies mandate extensive fee disclosures across settings, and confusion is widespread—many hospitals remain unaware they must post every contracted rate. Non-compliance could lead to costly penalties, financial loss, and legal risks. Join David M. Glaser Esq. as he shows you how to navigate these regulations effectively.
Protect your facility from unwanted audits! Join Becky Jacobsen, BSN, RN, MBS, CCS-P, CPC, CPEDC, CBCS, CEMC, and take a deep dive into both the CMS and AMA guidelines for reporting post operative pain blocks. You’ll learn how to determine if the nerve block is separately codable with real life examples for better understanding. Becky will also cover how to evaluate whether documentation supports medical necessity, offer recommendations for stronger documentation practices, and provide guidance on educating providers about documentation requirements. She’ll include a discussion of appropriate modifier and diagnosis coding assignment so that you can be confident that your billing of post operative pain blocks is fully supported and compliant.
Prepare your organization for the 2025 OPPS updates with expert insights from Tiffani Bouchard, CCS, CRCR, a Revenue Integrity Professional with over 30 years of experience. This webcast will address critical challenges in charge capture and coding, providing clarity on APC policies, C-APC packaging, exclusions, and payer-specific requirements. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to ensure compliance, optimize reimbursement, and mitigate risks of claim denials. Gain the knowledge needed to implement updates effectively, educate your team, and maintain seamless revenue cycle operations in the face of evolving OPPS complexities.
Join Beth Wolf, MD, CPC, CCDS, for an in-depth webcast on the FY2025 spinal fusion MS-DRG updates. Discover key changes in DRG classification, understand impacts on documentation and CMI, and learn strategies to ensure compliance.
Join Angela Comfort, DBA, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, as she presents effective strategies to strengthen collaboration between CDI, coding, and quality departments in acute care hospitals. Angela will also share guidance on implementing cross-departmental meetings, using shared KPIs, and engaging leadership to foster a culture of collaboration. Attendees will gain actionable tools to optimize documentation accuracy, elevate quality metrics, and drive a unified approach to healthcare goals, ultimately enhancing both patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Optimize your outpatient clinical documentation and gain comprehensive knowledge from foundational practices to advanced technologies, ensuring improved patient care and organizational and financial success. This webcast bundle provides a holistic approach to outpatient CDI, empowering you to implement best practices from the ground up and leverage advanced strategies for superior results. You will gain actionable insights to improve documentation quality, patient care, compliance, and financial outcomes.
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