The healthcare industry holds hidden potential for improved revenue and streamlined operations. Charge capture audits act as your key to unlock these hidden treasures. Similar to explorers seeking buried riches, healthcare organizations can embark on a quest for financial stability through these audits. This guide will explain charge capture audits, help you identify hidden opportunities, […]
Medical Coding Audits: Whenever you receive an “audit” email, do you feel a knot in your stomach? Fear not, fellow coder! Audits are an important part of maintaining secure, efficient, and well-documented code. They help identify areas for improvement and potential bugs before they cause major problems. It is the purpose of this newsletter to […]
The official April 2024 update to the HCPCS Level II code set is now available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website. April update includes: 62 new codes 2 changes to scope and long description 21 obsolete codes 11 changes to long description 1 change to changes miscellaneous changes Below are some code […]
NSA Implementation Shortly before Congress adjourns for 2023; lawmakers sent another in a series of letters to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing “serious concerns” about the implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA). The letter accused CMS of failing to properly implement key portions of the law and suggested that the […]
In the intricate realm of healthcare, where patient well-being is paramount, the financial dimension often receives less attention. Yet, it’s imperative to recognize that healthcare encompasses not only patient treatment but also ensuring fair compensation for healthcare providers. Precise medical coding is a cornerstone of this endeavor. This piece delves into the profound importance of […]
Revenue cycle technology comes in various forms, tailored to the specific needs of healthcare providers, yet these indispensable tools have become vital for ensuring seamless operations within the revenue cycle. The healthcare revenue cycle represents a vast and intricate operation that encompasses a range of activities, from patient registration and insurance verification to denials management […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has consistently authorized hospitals to establish and utilize their own coding guidelines for emergency department facility claims. CMS makes clear that “[a]s long as the services furnished are documented and medically necessary and the facility is following its own system, which reasonably relates the intensity of hospital […]
CMS has issued interpretative guidance on its healthcare worker vaccine mandate following the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the mandate to be enforced while some states challenge it in courts. The guidance released a day after the Supreme Court ruling states that facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid in 24 states must ensure their employees […]