Avoiding the Shutdown…For Now
If you totally unplugged this past weekend, you might just now be hearing about the fact that the House and Senate passed a stopgap funding
If you totally unplugged this past weekend, you might just now be hearing about the fact that the House and Senate passed a stopgap funding
Cyberattacks have become ubiquitous, and while they hit many industries, did you know that healthcare tops ALL industries, when it comes to money lost in
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)
It’s a really tough time for hospitals, and every dollar counts. Yet what if I told you that most voluntary funds are one-third larger than necessary?
Providers need to know their appeal rights and be prepared to exercise them. The other day I read an article about Medicare Advantage (MA) audits.
March 23, 2020—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified its position on the use of swing beds, saying that swing beds can
Noridian uses scenarios for the parenteral administration of iron in non-dialysis patients. The Noridian iron infusion Local Coverage Determination (LCD) is important for just about
Expect more aggressive reviews of materials beyond the three-day criteria. Today I want to talk about skilled nursing facility, or as we often call them,
Controversy Swirls: Payers vs Providers EDITOR’S NOTE: Attorney David Glaser reported this story live on Monitor Monday today. That statement may appear to be somewhat
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are supposed to follow the two-midnight rule. EDITOR’S NOTE: Attorney David Glaser reported this story live on Monitor Monday today. That
This is day 27 of the partial government shutdown. The ongoing government shutdown will likely affect Social Security Disability (SSDI) recipients who are applying for
The main burden for this change is on healthcare providers such as physicians, clinics, hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will start
This webcast, presented by Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, addresses the critical gap in Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) reporting for pediatric populations. While SDoH efforts often focus on adults, this session emphasizes the unique needs of children. Attendees will gain insights into the current state of SDoH, new pediatric Z-codes, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. By understanding and applying pediatric-specific SDoH factors, healthcare professionals can improve data capture, compliance, and care outcomes. This webcast is essential for those looking to enhance their approach to pediatric SDoH reporting and coding.
Join Becky Jacobsen, BSN, RN, MBS, CCS-P, CPC, CPEDC, CBCS, CEMC, VP of CDM, for a webcast addressing oncology service coding challenges. Learn to navigate coding for infusions and injections alongside Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, ensuring compliance and accurate reimbursement. Gain insights into documenting E/M services for oncology patients and determining medical necessity. This webcast is essential to optimize coding practices, maintain compliance, and maximize revenue in oncology care.
During this webcast Dr. Ronald Hirsch delves into the inpatient admission order process including when to get it, when it becomes effective, its impact on billing and payment, who can write it, how to cancel it, the effects on the beneficiary, and more. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of inpatient orders and guidelines for handling improper orders that you can implement immediately.
Michelle Wieczorek explores challenges, strategies, and best practices to AI implementation and ongoing monitoring in the middle revenue cycle through real-world use cases. She addresses critical issues such as the validation of AI algorithms, the importance of human validation in machine learning, and the delineation of responsibilities between buyers and vendors.
ICD10monitor has teamed up with renowned CDI expert Dr. Erica Remer to bring you an exclusive webcast on how to recognize sepsis, how to get providers to give documentation that will support sepsis, and how to educate to avert sepsis denials. Register now and become a crucial piece of the solution to standardizing sepsis clinical practice, documentation, and coding at your facility.
Optimize your inpatient 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 CDI, empowering you to implement best practices from the ground up and leverage advanced strategies for superior results. Participants will gain actionable insights to improve documentation quality, patient care, compliance, and financial outcomes.
Join expert Angela Comfort, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P., as she helps you navigate advanced inpatient CDI technologies, regulatory changes, and system interoperability. Angela will provide actionable strategies for integrating AI and predictive analytics into CDI practices, ensuring seamless system interoperability, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulations. Attendees will learn to select and implement advanced EHR systems and CDI software, leverage data analytics to enhance documentation accuracy, and stay audit-ready with the latest compliance updates. Real-world case studies and practical tools will empower you to drive continuous improvement in CDI, improve patient outcomes, and enhance organizational efficiency. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your CDI practices and stay ahead in this dynamic field.
Join expert Angela Comfort, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, for an insightful webcast on improving inpatient clinical documentation integrity (CDI). Inaccurate documentation can lead to misdiagnosis, improper treatment, and compromised patient safety. High workloads, lack of standardized practices, and outdated EHR systems contribute to these issues, affecting care quality and financial outcomes. Angela will offer practical strategies and tools to enhance accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in documentation. Attendees will learn to use standardized templates, checklists, and advanced EHR systems, while staying compliant with regulations. Improve patient care, ensure accurate billing, and reduce audit risks with actionable insights from this essential webcast.