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Top Stories | This week in Medicare updates–11/9/2016 | This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System final rule, an announcement of the next round of Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors, the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment Changes for 2017 final rule, CY 2017 Home Health Prospective Payment System, a Hospital Appeals Settlement Update, and more! |
Platinum content: Linking diagnoses and procedures to documentation in outpatient settings | In the outpatient setting, there are different set of rules to follow in regard to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting compared to those that follow the guidelines for inpatient care. The ICD-10-CM guidelines for outpatient coding are used by hospitals and providers for coding and reporting hospital-based outpatient services and provider-based office visits. |
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Upcoming CMS Events | CMS is hosting events, forums, and calls in the upcoming months. Click for registration information. Events include: Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum, Wednesday, 11/9 Quality Payment Program Final Rule Call, Tuesday, 11/15 2016 Hospital Appeals Settlement Call, Wednesday, 11/16 | |
Product Spotlight During this program, our expert speakers Jugna Shah, MPH, and Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, will analyze the final rule and deliver a comprehensive update on the major changes coming for 2017 under OPPS. When you understand where CMS is headed, you'll be in a position to plan your own internal education and process changes. | |
Advisory Board | Kimberly Anderwood Hoy Baker, JD Director of Medicare and Compliance Judith L. Kares, JD Regulatory Specialist Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS Regulatory Specialist Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA Regulatory Specialist Regulatory Specialist Bios | |
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