OMHA’s new eligibility requirements are intended to benefit more providers. The Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) has expanded its Settlement Conference Facilitation (SCF)
OMHA adds Chapter 14 to its case processing manual The Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (“OMHA”) has recently been updating its OMHA Case Processing
OMHA Issues Updates to Its Case Processing Manual The Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) announced updates to its OMHA Case Processing Manual (OCPM),
Providers urged to review potentially eligible claims and consider participation in the expanded SCF process. The Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) publicly implemented
OMHA also announced that the SCF expansion will include a “fast track” process, or “SCF Express.” The Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) hosted
June 8, 2018 is the deadline for participation. Like watching the sunset approach the horizon, time is running out for hospitals and health systems weighing
June 8, 2018 is the deadline for participation. Like watching the sunset approach the horizon, time is running out for hospitals and health systems weighing
Two new programs have significant potential in collectively effectuating a meaningful reduction in the appeals backlog. In casting a larger net, the Office of Medicare
The guy either has no idea how the process works or he has mastered the art of lying with statistics. In May 2014, the American
The CMS announcement will be discussed in a conference call on Jan. 9, 2018. Healthcare providers and suppliers with fewer than 500 appeals pending at
A low volume appeals settlement and an expanded Settlement Conference Facilitation process are two initiatives to improve the Medicare claims appeal process. On Friday, the
Low-Volume Appeals (LVA) and expansion of its Settlement Conference Facilitation (SCF) program are two new offerings by the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA)
Traditional utilization management models can no longer keep pace with regulatory shifts, payer scrutiny, and operational pressures. In this webcast, Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, ACPA-C, introduces an Adaptive Model strategy that modernizes UM through role specialization, technology-driven workflows, and proactive, team-based processes. Attendees will learn how to restructure programs to improve efficiency, strengthen clinical collaboration, and enhance financial performance in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Federal auditors are intensifying their focus on inpatient psychiatric facilities, using advanced data analytics to spotlight outliers and pursue high‑dollar repayments. In this high‑impact webcast, Michael Calahan, PA, MBA, Compliance Officer and V.P., Hospital & Physician Compliance, breaks down what regulators are really targeting in IPF-PPS admissions, documentation, treatment and discharge planning. Attendees will learn practical steps to tighten processes, avoid common audit triggers and protect reimbursement and reduce the risk of multimillion-dollar repayment demands.
In this timely session, Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P, CPEDC, COPC, breaks down the complexities of Medical Decision Making (MDM) documentation so providers can confidently capture the true complexity of their care. Attendees will learn practical, efficient strategies to ensure documentation aligns with current E/M guidelines, supports accurate coding, and reduces audit risk, all without adding to charting time.
Join Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM for The PEPPER Returns – Risk and Opportunity at Your Fingertips, a practical webcast that demystifies the PEPPER and shows you how to turn complex claims data into actionable insights. Dr. Hirsch will explain how to interpret key measures, identify compliance risks, uncover missed revenue opportunities, and understand new updates in the PEPPER, all to help your organization stay ahead of audits and use this powerful data proactively.
Breast biopsy procedures may be clinically straightforward but accurately translating them into compliant billing can be anything but. In this focused webcast, Shawn Blackburn, CPC, CPMA, CIC, CRC, CCS-P breaks down how imaging guidance, lesion count, laterality, and payer expectations all impact how these procedures should be reported. Through clear explanations and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain practical insight into aligning clinical workflows with billing requirements, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring your documentation supports accurate reimbursement and compliance.
Gain clarity and confidence in OB‑GYN coding with this expert‑led webcast featuring Sherri L. Clayton, RHIT, CSS. You’ll learn how to apply global maternity package rules accurately, select the right CPT codes for procedures and visits, and identify documentation gaps that lead to denials. With practical guidance and real examples, this session helps you strengthen compliance, reduce audit risk, and ensure accurate reimbursement for women’s health services.
Uncover essential coding insights with nationally recognized coding authority Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS. Through ICD10monitor’s interactive, on‑demand webcast series, Kay walks you through the AHA’s 2026 ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics, translating each update into practical, easy‑to‑apply guidance designed to sharpen precision, ensure compliance, and strengthen day‑to‑day decision‑making. Available shortly after each official release.
Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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