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ICD-10 coding not reaching full potential, experts say
Source: ACDIS
Although the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS was fairly smooth, two years later billing and coding experts say that, in most cases, the codes are not being put to their intended use.
Final IPPS and LTCH rule released by CMS
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2018 IPPS final rule August 2, updating Medicare payment and polices for patients discharged from hospitals from October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2018.
 

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Federal task force recommends coordinated action on cybersecurity
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Poor cybersecurity in the healthcare industry amounts to a public health concern, according to the Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force, a federal task force established to fulfill requirements of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.
 

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Q&A: Place of service codes 19 and 22
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q. How are place of service (POS) codes 19 and 22 used on claims for provider-based entities?

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Wednesday 8/9 - Hospice & DME/Quality Open Door Forum
Thursday 8/10 - Safety-Net Providers Open Door Forum
Wednesday 8/16 - Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Model Expansion Listening Session
Thursday 8/17 - IMPACT Act: Drug Regimen Review Measure Overview for the Home Health Quality Reporting Program Call
 

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