September 27, 2017
News & Insights

Q: Should I be conducting patient/family conferences at my facility? What are the benefits? 

September 1, 2017
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about copy and paste habits for providers, provider-based department designations, and more. 

September 25, 2017
News & Insights

How can we help ensure all hospital departments involved in payer contracting are on the same page and understand the terms?

September 22, 2017
News & Insights

Q: I'm looking for clarification on how to bill for CPT code 77263 (therapeutic radiology treatment planning; complex). Can it be billed with the initial consultulation or should it be billed separately and before the simulation occurs?

September 20, 2017
News & Insights

Q: When should my case managers be screening the patients?

September 18, 2017
News & Insights

What are some common reasons for medical necessity denials and ways we can ensure medical necessity compliance?

September 15, 2017
News & Insights

Q: It appears that CMS allows for HCPCS codes such as C1730 (catheter, electrophysiology, diagnostic, other than 3D mapping [19 or fewer electrodes]) to be associated with revenue code 272 (Supplies) or 278 (Implants). I searched for documentation form CMS and found vague references to both. Do you know where we can find definitive documentation from CMS on which revenue code to associate with these HCPCS codes?

September 14, 2017
News & Insights

Q: Can a photo of a patient be stored in the EMR? If so, would the photo be considered protected health information?

September 13, 2017
News & Insights

Q: How can my case management staff be proactive when it comes to preadmissions?

September 11, 2017
News & Insights

How should our facility handle patient registration after normal business hours?

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