Q: We are considering using of ICD-10 code Z79.899 (Other long term (current) drug therapy) to support medical necessity for lab testing while a patient is having chemotherapy. What is considered long term where this code is concerned?Read More »
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a detailed overview on March 11 of its fiscal year 2020 budget, as HHS Secretary Alex Azar prepared for a gauntlet of hearings on Capitol Hill about the proposal.Read More »
The AMA’s CPT Editorial Panel approved sweeping changes to documentation and code selection guidelines for evaluation and management codes. If finalized, the changes will shift the way practices select codes for both office and facility visits as soon as January 2021.Read More »
Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana, is disputing an Office of Inspector General (OIG) report that found DRG assignment errors and incorrect inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) claims, resulting in an projected $22,051,602 in overpayments.Read More »
NAHRI is seeking healthcare professionals to speak at its annual Revenue Integrity Symposium to be held October 15–16, 2019, at the Renaissance Orlando. Speaking at RIS is a great way to expand your professional horizons as it can help hone your speaking skills and make lasting connections with...Read More »
CMS is seeking comments on a proposed coverage with evidence development for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy for relapsed or refractory cancer when prescribed by the treating oncologist.Read More »
