Physician Fee Schedule 2018

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On November 2, 2017, CMS issued a final rule that includes updates to payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) on or after January 1, 2018. The calendar year (CY) 2018 PFS final rule is one of several final rules that reflect a broader Administration-wide […]

FREE Webinar “How to Make the Right Call- Selecting the Correct IGC’s for the IRF-PAI”

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NOTE: This webinar occured in the past, but don’t worry, we’re offering the replay for FREE. Coding for the IRF-PAI can be tricky proposition. From learning and applying rehab specific coding rules to choosing an etiologic, Case Mix Groups, and everything in between, inpatient rehab coding can be tough. The coder must make a lot […]

Incident To Guidelines

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A Medicare Learning Matters article dated August 23, 2016 clarifies “Incident To” services. See also this eCourse 

CWTC [Episode 24] POS13, IRF Focus of Care Changes, Cervical Myelopathy, and NTSC

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Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals. You are invited to listen in for ten minutes every other Monday and to submit your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder® In today’s episode Paula Digby […]

Combination Codes in ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM Updates for FY2018

The False Claim Act in 2017

CWTC [Episode 23] Multiple Fx in IRF, Types of AMIs, Z-codes, TBI vs Multiple Fx

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Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals. You are invited to listen in for ten minutes every other Monday and to submit your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder® In today’s episode Heather Bryans […]

Diabetes: Sugar on the Rise (ICD-10-CM)