The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took action to continue its work to enhance and strengthen access to reproductive health care, including safe and legal abortion care.
We note that in many instances, the general statements of the FAQs referenced above have been superseded by COVID-19-specific legislation, emergency rules, and waivers granted under section 1135 of the Act specifically to address the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finalized an indefinite delay in the start date of its radiation oncology model, according to a final rule.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday released a CMCS Informational Bulletin to remind states of existing federal guidance related to reimbursement of Ground Emergency Medical Transportation services in Medicaid.
The Food and Drug Administration yesterday provided an update on the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device system. These updates include new recommendations for patients and providers; information related to FDA’s actions following a June 2022 recall related to battery electrical faults; details on recent recalls conducted by Medtronic including new ways to reduce damage to controller port pins; and information on the system’s pump weld defect.
Most coders never have the opportunity to code for anesthesia. Expert Lori-Lynne Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, explains that ICD-10-CM coding for anesthesia services is interesting and straightforward, but can be confusing if an individual is unfamiliar with coding guidelines and terminology for anesthesia administration.