News & Analysis

March 1, 2017
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a revision to State Operations Manual Appendix PP; ICD-10 Coding Revisions to NCDs, clarification of payment policy changes for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy using a disposable device and the outlier payment methodology for home health services; and more!

February 28, 2017
News & Insights

If we have a building that is across the parking lot from the main building of the hospital and connected with a hallway, is that considered on-campus?

February 21, 2017
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the delay of the effective date of the Advancing Care Coordination Through Episode Payment Models; Cardiac Rehabilitation Incentive Payment Model; and Changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model; a quarterly update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule database; ICD-10 coding revisions to National Coverage Determinations; and more!

February 14, 2017
News & Insights

Is modifier -PN used instead of or in addition to modifier -PO in a non-excepted department? Do we still need to add modifier -PO in general?

February 13, 2017
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor discusses the billing challenges presented by CMS' Medically Unlikely Edits.

February 13, 2017
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include Advance Care Planning implementation for OPPS claims, revision to State Operations Manual Appendix PP - incorporating revised Requirements of Participation for Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facilities, and more!

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