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Safeguard Reimbursement: Coding Teams to See Outpatient Reporting Changes
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently detailed coding changes for evaluation and management reporting.
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Outpatient Visit Bills are Increasing in Intensity Levels
Claims across physician offices, urgent care centers, and emergency departments have trended towards higher level codes.
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'Significant Ramifications': Medical Group Opposes HCC Coding Changes
"Modifying the HCC model is not a simple technical update or revision," the AMGA says.
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Providers, Not Just Payers, Push Back Against Medicare Advantage Pay Rule
Both sides have raised concerns to CMS over the ramifications of the Medicare Advantage (MA) advance notice rule.
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54 New Procedure Codes Released for 2023
The AMA and CMS recently released new procedure codes for both your inpatient and outpatient coding teams.
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Intellectualize 2023 CPT code changes for integumentary procedures
The American Medical Association's (AMA) update to the 2023 CPT code set has brought three code additions, one revision, and...
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The Useful 5: Regulatory Roundup for Rev Cycle Leaders
HealthLeaders' regulatory round up series highlights five essential governing updates that cover every aspect of the revenue cycle that leaders...
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Lots of losers, though few standouts, in 2023 winners-and-losers code tally
The Part B professional fee payment for the delayed creation of an exit site for an embedded catheter (49436) has...
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Firearm Intent Discrepancies Found in Revenue Cycle Discharge Data
A recent study found a "predominant misclassification problem" with firearm injury intent in hospital discharge data.
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Most Disputed Claims Included Emergency Department Codes, Says IDR Report
Within the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process of the No Surprises Act, one set of codes encompassed 66% of disputes.
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New CPT codes approved for bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for young children
The American Medical Association (AMA) released four new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes for bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for young children....
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CDC Releases New Diagnosis Codes for 2023 With a Focus on SDOH
On April 1, your revenue cycle will have additional diagnosis code options to further capture social determinants of health.