CWTC [Episode 139] Office Visit by Two Providers, Guillain-Barre on IRF PAI and UB, and PT Under Direction of NP

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Paula Digby tells the “Insiders” during Episode 139 about the opioid crisis, which she calls “pandemic” because of its inpacted.… Please log in to view this content.

March 2022 New COVID Codes

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On March 29, 2022, the FDA amended the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorization (PDF), including new packaging for vaccine boosters (blue cap). CMS issued new codes, effective March 29, 2022, for the vaccine booster and administration: Code: 91309 Long descriptor: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine, mRNA-LNP, spike protein, preservative free, […]

IRF PPS Proposed Rule FY2023

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For FY 2023, CMS is proposing to update the IRF PPS payment rates based on the proposed IRF market basket update less a productivity adjustment. CMS is proposing a permanent cap on year-to-year wage index decreases. Additionally, CMS is soliciting comments on the methodology used to update the IRF facility level adjustments (specifically, the rural, […]

CWTC [Episode 138] Becoming a Coder, Billing Telehealth PT/OT and Speech

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Paula Digby tells the “Insiders” during Episode 138 about reporting cancer as historical or current and how to determine whether… Please log in to view this content.

CWTC [Episode 137] Plans of Care for Therapy, Time Spent on Paperwork, Incentivizing Employed Physicians

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Paula Digby tells the “Insiders” during Episode 137 that ‘medical necessity’ means different things to different people. It’s a great… Please log in to view this content.

CWTC [Episode 136] Supporting the Physician’s Documentation, Presence of Holter Monitor in IRF

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Paula Digby tells the “Insiders” during Episode 136 about a compliance issue related to new service lines. When Episode 136… Please log in to view this content.

CWTC [Episode 135] Current Covid and Post Covid, BMI without Dx, Are Depression and Anxiety Linked

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During the “Insiders” portion of Episode 135, Heather Bryans revealed more details about the updated E&M codes, completing the topic… Please log in to view this content.

CWTC [Episode 134] Debridement with Compression System, OA Caused by Fracture, Diastolic Heart Failure

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This episode was rerecorded due to technical issues during the live broadcast. During the “Insiders” portion of Episode 134, Ms… Please log in to view this content.

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