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News
Hospital visit declines may have bottomed out
Source: HealthLeaders Media
A new survey also shows generational differences in seeking care and rescheduling elective procedures.
Clarify 2020 CPT coding for spinal procedures
Source: JustCoding
To assign CPT codes for spinal procedures, coders need a solid understanding of spinal anatomy and procedural terminology. They must also be up to date on guidance from CMS and the American Medical Association for facility reporting of spinal surgeries.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: New reimbursable outpatient services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor examines new regulatory relief for hospitals regarding outpatient services and telehealth originating site services provided to patients at alternate locations, including their homes.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: PHI disclosures to ex-husbands and ex-wives
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If a patient is incapacitated, the Privacy Rule allows for a doctor to discuss the patient’s condition with a family member, according to HHS. What would the protocol be when the patient is divorced, but the ex-husband or ex-wife makes an inquiry about the patient’s status?

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