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Outpatient pregnancy primer: CPT coding for OB laboratory screenings and triage services

Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, breaks down CPT coding for diagnostic services performed during the second and third trimesters, and provides an overview of an obstetric (OB) hospitalist's role in caring for high-risk maternity patients.

Nonprofit hospitals falling short when it comes to understanding community needs and investing in change

Source: Case Management Monthly

Nonprofit hospitals are falling short when it comes to completing community needs assessments required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to an August research letter published by JAMA Network Open.

Understanding proper HCC capture for inpatient wound care

Source: HIM Briefings

Accurate HCC reporting must be supported by appropriate documentation and coding. Use these tips ensure complete, compliance HCC capture for wound care.

Getting the scoop on the government SRA tool

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

In its July newsletter, OCR announced a collaboration with the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to seek user feedback and improvement suggestions on its Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool.

Note from the instructor: Preparing for billing changes for therapy services

Source: Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor explores the proposed changes to billing for therapy assistant services from the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.

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Break Down Outpatient Coding for Behavioral Health and Psychiatry

Join expert Laurie Bouzarelos, MHA, CPC, for this 90-minute webinar, during which she will provide an in-depth review of documentation and ICD-10-CM/CPT coding for behavioral health and psychiatry. She will review CPT coding for E/M office visits, psychiatric care services, health behavior assessments and interventions, and psychological testing.

This week in Medicare

This week's Medicare updates include a correction notice for the FY 2022 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System final rule, updated COVID-19 FAQs and guidance, an OIG review of Medicare payments for neurostimulator implantation surgeries, and more!

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