This week’s Medicare updates include clarification on portable x-ray necessity, recommendations from the hospital outpatient payment advisory panel, an adjustment to the amount in controversy threshold amounts for 2018, and more!
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This week in Medicare updates–10/4/17
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include clarification on portable x-ray necessity, recommendations from the hospital outpatient payment advisory panel, an adjustment to the amount in controversy threshold amounts for 2018, and more!
Report reveals CMS Fraud Prevention System investigations are expected to increase
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor 
In fiscal year 2016, 65% of providers were subject to prepayment review associated with the CMS Fraud Prevention System, according to a report by the United States Government Accountability Office.
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Outsourcing delivers wins and challenges for HIM
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Outsourcing some HIM functions is common at many organizations. The decision might initially be spurred by staffing shortages or budgetary concerns, and many outsourcing arrangements which become long-term projects. 
 

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Q&A: Improving case manager and physician communication
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Q: My case management staff is having trouble communicating with the physicians at our facility. What skills can I teach my staff to improve communication? 

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