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CMS seeks feedback on changing E/M billing guidelines
Source: ACDIS
For the first time since 1997, CMS put out a call for feedback on changing the E/M guidelines, according to a July 13 press release from CMS. As the program stands, there are two sets of guidelines and providers can choose which to follow: one set of guidelines published in 1995 and another published in 1997.
CMS clarifies 'special status' selection process for Quality Payment Program
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS updated its website for the Quality Payment Program (QPP) recently with new information clarifying which clinicians will have “special status” and may be exempt from submitting data this year.
HIM Briefings’ outsourcing benchmark survey

Have you ever wondered how other organizations leverage outsourced HIM services? Now you can find out! HIM Briefings is conducting a benchmarking survey on the use of outsourced functions in the HIM department, and we would appreciate your input. One respondent will be selected at random to win his or her choice of a free HCPro webinar. Click here to take the survey.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

HIPAA Q&A: Third-party medical record requests, disposing of paper documents, and HIPAA training
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This month's HIPAA Q&A answers readers' questions about medical record requests, disposing of paper documents, and HIPAA training requirements.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Chargemasters and cost reports
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor

Q. What is the relationship between the chargemaster and cost reporting?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Monday 7/31 - Public Meeting Regarding New and Reconsidered Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Codes
Tuesday 8/1 - Public Meeting for the Medicare Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests
Tuesday 8/1 - New Proposals for RHCs and FQHCs on Care Management Services and ACO Assignments - Listening Session
Wednesday 8/16 - Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Model Expansion Listening Session
 

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How Identifying the Right Revenue Cycle Solutions Partner Can Save Hospitals Millions

In 2015, after new revenue cycle leadership came onboard at CoxHealth, the team perceived a need for additional resources to address a stubborn backlog of aging accounts.
 
 

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