This week’s Medicare updates include a draft of guidance for hospital co-location, additional instructions for implementation of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model, a proposed rule on changes of ownership for accrediting organizations, and more!
The most commonly reported CPT codes are getting a much-needed makeover. Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, writes about E/M code changes implemented this year and changes for implementation over the next two years.
Healthcare organizations and providers are experiencing a shift in outpatient reimbursement: from fee-for-service to Alternative Payment Models and value-based reimbursement based on quality outcomes.
Reduced and discontinued service modifiers indicate to the payer when service is either less than the HCPCS code indicates (reduced) or the procedure was stopped before completion (discontinued).
The Office of Inspector General is stepping up audits of inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) claims. Use these expert tips to ensure your facility is coding and billing correctly for these services.
