Important message regarding reopening of certification test centers

Fri, 05/01/2020
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Revenue Integrity

Our testing partner, PSI, owns and operates a network of more than 1,800 global testing centers. These test sites closed shortly after the outbreak of COVID-19, but beginning Friday, May 1 will begin to reopen.

Financial Best Practice for Emergency Services Revenue Cycle

Thu, 04/30/2020 - 16:25
Webinars
Billing and Claims, Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Revenue Integrity

The Emergency Department is one of the most significant area of any facility in terms of revenue. It is the singular most important gateway into the facility and services. Best practice ensures that the revenue cycle match the clinical cycle in the ED.  

That begins with patient access...

Q&A: Documenting time for telehealth and telemedicine

Wed, 04/29/2020
Revenue Integrity Insider
Billing and Claims, Coding and Documentation, Compliance, Revenue Integrity

Q: Should providers be documenting the time for all telehealth and telemedicine visits?

Join us May 7 for The Revenue Integrity Show

Wed, 04/29/2020
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Billing and Claims, Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Coding and Documentation, Coverage, Reimbursement and Payment Methodologies, Revenue Integrity

The next episode of NAHRI’s new podcast, The Revenue Integrity Show, airs Thursday, May 7, at 3 p.m. Eastern. This episode dives into the impact of COVID-19 on revenue integrity from the perspective of a physician and an operations expert.

Stream the April 2020 Quarterly Call

Wed, 04/29/2020
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Billing and Claims, Coding and Documentation, Compliance, Coverage, Program Management, Reimbursement and Payment Methodologies, Revenue Integrity

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

NAHRI Quarterly Call - April 28, 2020

Tue, 04/28/2020 - 14:49
Quarterly Calls
Coding and Documentation, Reimbursement and Payment Methodologies, Revenue Integrity

The 2020 calls will take place at the following times:

  • Tues, July 28, 2020 1:00 - 2:00 EDT 
  • Tues, October 27, 2020 1:00 - 2:00 EDT 
  • ...

The Revenue Integrity Show: COVID-19 Billing Implications (April 23, 2020)

Submitted by jfitzgerald@hcp... on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 12:13

The Revenue Integrity Show is a bi-weekly podcast presented by the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI). Streaming live every other Thursday at 3 p.m., a recording of The Revenue Integrity Show is later available via iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. 

Note from the associate editor: Nominate a peer for excellence in revenue integrity

Wed, 04/22/2020
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Revenue Integrity

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 Local and Regional Chapters seeking members

Wed, 04/22/2020
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Revenue Integrity

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 increases payment for rapid-result COVID-19 laboratory tests

Mon, 04/20/2020
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Coding and Documentation, Revenue Integrity

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.

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