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This week in Medicare updates—5/27/2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include new pricing information for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, a final rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, updates to the Office of Inspector General Work Plan, and more!
CMS releases payment rates for COVID-19 test CPT codes
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS updated its COVID-19 test pricing to include Medicare payment rates for three CPT® codes.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Sample quarterly risk report
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
When provided with information on the threat and degree of risk, senior leadership can evaluate the information and make reasonable judgments about what to do. Use this sample quarterly report to the board of trustees to keep the board and executives apprised of the changing risk profile.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Patient notification requirements during COVID-19
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Case managers are often responsible for explaining notices to patients. I’m wondering how the process has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
 

Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday, 5/28 - Special Open Door Forum: Prior Authorization Process and Requirements for Certain Outpatient Hospital Department Services
Monday, 6/1 - CMS HCPCS Virtual Public Meetings
Tuesday, 6/2 - CMS HCPCS Virtual Public Meetings
 

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Hospital Guide to Contemporary Utilization Review 

This book is a comprehensive resource designed to identify utilization review (UR) best practices and provide guidance on developing and enhancing a contemporary UR committee. It focuses on the latest UR and patient status requirements to help hospitals perform high-quality reviews and comply with regulations in a value-based world.
 

    

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