Q: My team is asking me if we should combine pre-admission testing (PAT) visits with the surgery bill. I'm thinking no because some of the PAT services are not routine for the surgery. However, isn't there a rule about services that can't be billed separately prior to surgery?Read More »
More hospitals are cash strapped than any time since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a 2017 Moody’s Investors Service survey. Not-for-profit and public hospitals, in particular, are feeling the squeeze with median operating cash-flow margins at a 10-year low. High labor costs and lower...Read More »
In the spirit of Revenue Integrity Week, which is designed to celebrate the diligence and dedication of revenue integrity professionals, NAHRI’s State of the Revenue Integrity Industry Survey once again took a deep dive into the roles of revenue integrity professionals, the activities they are...Read More »