Historically, there was a belief in healthcare that revenue cycle management (RCM) was only a job for the back office. But today, medical practices are well-aware all staff members are…
COVID-19 is changing the way we practice medicine. Social distancing measures have led to a surge in demand for telemedicine, while practices around the country are seeing a reduced number…
Waivers, modifiers, lab tests, multiple diagnosis codes…the layers and specifics of COVID-19 coding cannot be overlooked when ensuring appropriate reimbursement and safeguarding claims against third-party payer audits. As hospitals and…
HRSA is not a HIPAA-covered entity, so the official coding rules do not need to be followed when submitting claims. EDITOR’S NOTE: On this week’s Monitor Mondays, Dr. Ronald Hirsch…
Several doctors have created a guide to quickly implement an outpatient telemedicine program during the COVID-19 pandemic. The toolkit, published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, discusses…
The global market for the durable medical equipment (DME) is predicted to reach up to USD 246.6 billion by the year 2026, according to a survey done by the Polaris…
In healthcare, the payment process differs from virtually all other industries in one significant way: patients do not pay for the bulk of the service received themselves because their insurance…
As a wary nation emerges from lockdown, front-line healthcare workers know that an uncertain future remains ahead. One of the most stressful things about the COVID-19 pandemic is how fast…
Today in this corona virus pandemic crisis healthcare providers are suffering the most in providing a seamless medical billing process for orthotics and prosthetics, HME, DME billing etc. This is…
ICD-10-CM codes are not robust enough to tell the patient story correctly. I was having a terrible time preparing for my COVID-19 coding webinar, held on the afternoon of April…
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grip headlines from coast to coast, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. government are working to assist state and local…
Before the coronavirus epidemic, Dr. Juliette Erickson and the four other physicians at Family Medicine of Grays Harbor would see as many as 130 patients a day. Things changed dramatically…
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is reevaluating the amounts that will be paid under its Accelerated Payment Program and suspending its Advance Payment…
When the President of the United States declares an emergency or disaster under either the Stafford Act or the National Emergencies Act, in conjunction with the Secretary of the U.S.…
As coverages and regulations continue to broaden, often on a day-to-day basis, guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic frequently open up additional factors to consider – for instance, issues with…
The use of telehealth is ramping up as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic because fewer patients are visiting a doctor's office for treatment of various conditions. Now, the latest…