System optimization is the process of improving the performance of a system by identifying and fixing issues that affect its functionality. Every year CPT© strives to optimize the code set by deleting outdated codes, updating codes and guidelines and adding new codes that better describe procedures and are up to date with advances in medicine. […]
Press Release Issued December 18, 2024 AQ Consulting LLC and AQ-IQ LLC are excited to announce the return of the AQ-IQ IRF PRO LAB™ Virtual course, launching January 16, 2025. This comprehensive course is designed to help Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) uncover hidden opportunities to improve financial performance, secure accurate reimbursement, and streamline operations. The […]
The CMS Inpatient Only List is called 2025 NFRM Addendum E.10102024 and is a part of the downloadable files found… Please log in to view this content.
There’s so much to adjust as we move to a new home. We must sort through all we’ve accumulated, toss the things that no longer hold value and carefully preserve what does. ICD-10-CM gets a “new home” each October 1st, sometimes with minor decorative changes and other times with a complete overhaul. For 2025 the […]
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Its that time of year again time to hit the refresh button on the CPT© code set. Ever year on January 1st we get a refreshed code set– one that’s has been refurbished to better reflect current medical procedures and new innovations. With a healthcare system constantly evolves, expanding and modernizing it is important that […]
The CMS Inpatient Only List is named 2024 NFRM Addendum E.11012023 and can be downloaded here: https://www.cms.gov/license/ama?file=/files/zip/2024-nfrm-opps-addenda.zip Please log in to view this content.
Once a year many of us take our cars to our local repair shop or mechanic to get a tune up. As our cars become more and more sophisticated, with computer systems and electronic ignitions, this is becoming more and more important to keep our vehicles in tip top shape. Although for some of us […]
On August 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule. Final changes to the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program for eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) […]