News & Analysis

August 9, 2023
HIM Briefings

When coders think of reporting for neonates and critical care, most think of CPT codes. However, ICD-10-PCS also gives codes to use for procedures for newborns/neonates related to respiratory assistance quickly after birth, when necessary. Refresh your knowledge of these codes.

August 9, 2023
Case Management Monthly

Read this Q&A to better understand which telehealth programs were made permanent or temporarily extended for Medicare Part B patients until 2024 under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.

August 9, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, writes about coding E/M newborn services, delivery/birthing room attendance, resuscitation services, and circumcision.

August 2, 2023
Case Management Monthly

If it’s true that no news is good news, then the 2024 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule should make case managers very happy.

August 2, 2023
Briefings on APCs

CMS’ 2024 OPPS proposed rule, released in July, details major changes to price transparency requirements and proposes numerous changes to behavioral health reimbursement, coverage of dental services, and more.

August 2, 2023
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System final rule, the 2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update final rule, and more!

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