Coding and Documentation

CMS added 11 new services to the list of telehealth services on October 14 that it will pay for during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.

COVID-19 patients on mechanical ventilation require intensive care and resources, often for extended periods of time. But gaps in documentation and coding can leave hospitals missing out on earned—and much-needed—revenue and leave crucial holes in patients’ medical records. Use these strategies to ensure appropriate reimbursement for these complex cases.

Put revenue integrity into focus to manage year end changes and ongoing challenges.

Kathryn J. Noorbakhsh, RN, BSN, CPC, CPC-H, shares tips for managing revenue integrity for wound care centers.

Unravel the major proposed changes, including elimination of the inpatient-only list and expanded prior authorization requirements.

Learn how major changes to reimbursement and the future of telehealth services could affect your organization.

Ensure you're aware of proposed CPT^® changes for 2021

Revenue integrity experts and NAHRI Advisory Board members dig into the nuances of the proposed rules.

Review the final requirements effective October 1 and ensure your organization is in compliance.

Take a look at CMS’ recent guidance on the use of this modifier and how to navigate lingering questions.