This week’s Medicare updates include an OPPS update; guidance on coding and billing date of service on professional claims.
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This week in Medicare updates–9/27/17
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include an OPPS update; guidance on coding and billing date of service on professional claims; CMS’ efforts to support Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria; and more!
Survey: Healthcare professionals find return investment lacking for electronic records
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
While healthcare professionals are optimistic about potential benefits of data analytics, many find electronic health record systems have had a low return on investment, according to a survey by analytics company Health Catalyst. 
 

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ICD-10 coders: How to hire the best and brightest amidst a sea of newcomers
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Hiring top-notch coders: Is it good luck, great karma, or the power of prayer? Many HIM directors and coding managers say it takes all three to recruit high-quality, experienced medical record coders post-ICD-10. 
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Patient/family conferences
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Should I be conducting patient/family conferences at my facility? What are the benefits? 

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Upcoming CMS Events
Thursday 9/28 -  Physician Compare Call
Thursday 9/28 -  Special Open Door Forum (SODF): The IMPACT Act and Improving Care Coordination
Tuesday 10/10 - Home Health Agencies: Quality of Patient Care Star Rating Algorithm Call
Thursday 10/19 - 2016 Annual QRURs Webcast
 

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2018 ICD-10 Code Update Webinars

Thousands of updated ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for 2018 will be activated October 1. Train your team on the changes, including new, revised, and deleted codes before implementation to ensure your facility is prepared. Let our experts explain what diagnosis and procedure details providers will need to capture in order for coders to report the most accurate codes.
 

    

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2017 CDI Week Industry Overview Survey

Read about changes in CDI since the advent of quality initiatives, expansion into other settings, and the evolution of clinical validation reviews.
 
 

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