CMS' fiscal year IPPS proposed rule includes proposals to increase hospital payments, ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates, and adjustments to new technology add-on payments. The proposed rule also covers potential updates to quality reporting and other programs.Read More »
Q: For patients in the emergency department who present with a pulmonary concern, would a pulse oximetry reading performed after the initial intake reading be considered separately billable?Read More »
HHS published an FAQ to clarify how the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) conclusion, which is expected to occur on May 11, will impact coverage of testing, treatment, and preventive services.Read More »
The agenda for the 2023 Revenue Integrity Symposium has been released. The event, to be held September 18–19 at the Sheraton Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina, will feature two educational tracks covering essential revenue integrity education, updates, and thought leadership.Read More »
CMS authorized independent dispute resolution (IDR) entities to resume payment determinations for disputes involving items or services furnished on or after October 25, 2022.Read More »