What Impact Did ICD-10 Conversion Have On Hospital Denial Rates?

After three delays and much industry opposition, the United States' healthcare industry transitioned Oct. 1, 2015, to ICD-10, increasing the number of diagnostic codes from 13,000 to 68,000. The transition…

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July 6, 2016

General / Hot Coding Topics

Avoid EHR Penalties with These Proposed Additional Exemptions

Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 by rpandit in Hot Coding Topics, Provider News Check whether your group might fall into one of four new categories. The push toward e-prescribing is in full swing, with physicians possibly being subjected to a one percent paym...

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July 21, 2011

CMS / Provider News

At Least 1 MAC Processed Part B Claims Using 21 Percent ‘Pricing Error’

The incorrect Fee Schedule calculation could have cost your practice precious dollars.

Earlier this month, President Obama helped you avert a 21 percent pay cut by signing the “Continuing Extension Act of 2010” — but one MAC let several claims...

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May 5, 2010