Revenue Integrity

CMS released a new point of origin code for patients transferred from alternate care sites established during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. The new code “G” (transfer from a designated disaster alternative care site [ACS]) is effective July 1, according to Transmittal 10178.

NAHRI is conducting its third annual Revenue Integrity Salary Survey and we need to hear from you. One respondent will be chosen at random to win a free webinar.

Revenue Integrity Week is in the books! We hope you enjoyed your own Revenue Integrity Investigations throughout the week. If not, it’s never too late to get your team together for one of the many Revenue Integrity Week activities offered in the toolkit.

CMS released new guidance and clarification on the use of modifier -CR (catastrophe/disaster related) and condition code DR (disaster related) in various scenarios.

NAHRI supports the professional accomplishments of all its members. If you know a fellow NAHRI member who has gone above and beyond in their role—be it a promotion, great idea, or helping hand—we want to help you give them a shout out.

In times when many hospitals and health systems will face negative margins, employing activity-based costing principles that support a value-based healthcare economy provides essential information for healthcare leaders. Using this method to understand expenses associated with providing care exposes process inefficiencies, as well as capacity, across your value cycle. This is information that will help future-proof your organization.

by Adriane Martin DO, FACOS, CCDS

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