What is the role of the physician advisor in discharge planning?
Q: Is CMS changing the process for paying for pass-through items for 2017?
Is modifier -PN used instead of or in addition to modifier –PO for provider-based departments? Do we still need to use modifier -PO?
If a patient doesn’t leave within a few hours upon being cleared and ready for discharge, and the reason is the family’s convenience, what options exist for a late discharge?
Q: Are there any devices left with pass-through status for 2017?
Is it sufficient for utilization review to check patient status just once after admission?
How can discharge planners learn whether their facility has a disclosable financial interest?
Q: How do we determine if a patient’s pneumonia is community acquired or not? What documentation should we look for to support this?
What principles should an organization consider when developing a revenue cycle plan?
