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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CWTC [Episode 133] Etio for Hip Fx, Billing Surgical Tech as Assistant, Cardiac Cath with US Guidance

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During the “Insiders” portion of Episode 133, Ms Digby shares the importance of reporting Social Determinants of Health.  She mentions… Please log in to view this content.

CWTC [Episode 132] Med Student Documentation and OP Discontinued Surgery

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During the “Insiders” portion of Episode 132, Ms Digby describes morbid obesity as she guides the “Insiders” through the various… Please log in to view this content.