Some doctors don’t understand how coders compliantly select codes. This can set up coding-clinical disconnects. Frankly, I don’t always get it myself, and I’m pretty good at this coding thing.…
Declining admissions? No one wants to come to your facility? Welcome to COVID-19. Maybe telemedicine can help. Faced with the unique circumstances under COVID-19, many skilled facilities are wondering how…
"Our goal was to develop a single source of truth that is user-friendly, dynamic, and easily accessible," said Jeannette Wood, vice president of revenue cycle management for Privia Health. A…
What you need to know about payment parity, coding, advocacy and more from our experts. Payment parity CMS’ announcement of telehealth reimbursement payment parity is a huge win for our…
This transcript has been edited for clarity. John Whyte, MD, MPH: You're watching Coronavirus in Context. I'm Dr John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD. Today we're going to talk…
Healthcare costs and healthcare payments are closely tied, but worlds apart. As the COVID-19 episode slowly winks out (for now), hundreds of millions of Americans are confused, paying higher premiums…
The testimony came as the Trump administration continues to purge inspectors general across sectors of the federal government. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of…
Healthcare professionals across the globe have emerged as the true heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. Through a mission of care and compassion, they deliver urgent medical support for those battling…
The new face of the SDoH: The healthcare workforce The end of 2019 saw healthcare jobs become the hottest career around, with over 1.9 million jobs added and eager anticipation…
Hospitals around the country are afraid to send out hundreds of thousands of bills related to COVID-19 testing. That’s because Congress mandated there would be no copays and no out-of-pocket…
CMS’s 4/30/2020 rule states that practices could bill 99211 for new or established patients during the public health emergency for COVID-19 specimen collectionCPT had previously recommended thisThe new HCPCS codes…
Providers nationwide are seeking to identify ways to mitigate the uncontrolled spread of the virus amid vulnerable populations. Since the first American case of COVID-19 was reported in January, approximately…
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…