Revenue Integrity

The recording of the April 28 members-only Quarterly Conference Call is now available for streaming.

Revenue integrity professionals face new challenges every year. They are constantly on alert for regulatory changes, adapting to new roles, and fine-tuning workflow. This is especially true in the COVID-19 era, when adjustments need to be made on a seemingly daily basis.

NAHRI recently launched a Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter, which is open to members from D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter is currently seeking interested members.

CMS on April 14 released a ruling that nearly doubles Medicare Part B payment for rapid-result COVID-19 laboratory tests from about $51 per test to $100 per test. The payment increase applies to tests performed on or after March 18 and remains in effect until the end of the public health emergency.

Q: How would you report an E/M visit for a new patient who was exposed to COVID-19 and sent to a diagnostic testing site?

The Texas Local Chapter will postpone its inaugural meeting, which had been set for Friday, April 17.

Springtime brings with it many changes—changing the clocks, longer days, warmer nights, and flowers in bloom. For NAHRI, it is also the time of year we see changes to our dedicated Advisory Board. This year, we welcome several new members while also reflecting on the hard work and contributions of our Advisory Board members whose terms come to a close.

Q: Can a hospital bill for a nutritionist and a dietitian deliver diabetes self-management training (DSMT) via telehealth on a UB claim? Nutritionists and dietitians are on the list of distant site practitioners, although registered nurses are not.