2019 IPPS removes requirement for authentication of admission orders prior to discharge. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second and final installment of a two-part series.
2019 IPPS removes requirement for authentication of admission orders prior to discharge. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first installment of a two-part series. When the
Observation is a service, not a status. As we have all seen in recent events on television, choice of words matters. That’s particularly true in
Federal entities are beginning to pay closer attention to hospitals’ financial wellness. Last week was Revenue Integrity Week, which marked an opportunity to acknowledge the
Level of care is increasingly becoming a source of payer utilization review denials It was widely recognized after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The promise of patients over paperwork may greatly benefit hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted the 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment
CMS has created a giant loophole that continues to perplex. I get a lot of questions about status changes. To explain how even the seemingly
The court ruled that the whistleblower’s complaint lacked credible allegations that any false claims were submitted to Medicare. Last week, a federal Judge in the
A look ahead to the unification of healthcare and how patients access their information. It has been announced that Apple is expanding its HealthKit application
A False Claims Act case pits a prominent health system against its EHR software provider. Over the last many years, healthcare providers have been financially
The ransomware crisis continues to impact hospitals and health systems with little sign of slowing down. In 2017, IT security in healthcare was in the
Small town physician loses license because she doesn’t use a computer in her practice. Am I the only one who remembers Marcus Welby, MD? For
RACmonitor is proud to welcome back Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of his most requested webcasts. In this highly anticipated session, Dr. Hirsch will break down the complex Two Midnight Rule Medicare regulations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance. He’ll walk you through the basics of the rule, offer expert interpretation, and apply the rule to real-world clinical scenarios—so you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the tools to ensure compliance.
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Only ICD10monitor delivers what you need: updates on must-know changes associated with the FY26 IPPS, including new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CCs/MCCs, and MS-DRGs, plus insights, analysis and answers to your questions from two of the country’s most respected subject matter experts.
This third session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review of FY26 changes to the MS-DRG methodology and new technology add-on payments (NTAPs), presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This second session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review the FY26 changes to ICD-10-PCS codes. This information will be presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This first session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature an in-depth explanation of FY26 changes to ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines, CCs/MCCs, and revisions to the MCE, presented by presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
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