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On August 1, 2023, CMS issued a Final Rule for fiscal year 2024 for the Medicare Program This Rule will be published on August 28, 2023 in the Federal Register. A preliminary copy is available here. This final rule will: revise the Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS) for operating and capital-related costs of […]
2023 ICD-10-CM (CMS) 2023 Conversion Table (ZIP) 2023 Code Descriptions in Tabular Order (ZIP) 2023 Addendum (ZIP) 2023 Code Tables, Tabular and Index (ZIP) FY 2023 ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines (PDF) POA Exempt Codes (ZIP) 2023 ICD-10-PCS 2023 ICD-10-PCS Order File (Long and Abbreviated Titles) (ZIP) 2023 Official ICD-10-PCS Coding Guidelines (PDF) 2023 Version Update Summary […]
Today Paula shares with the “Insiders” some random auditing thoughts. During Episode 118, Ms Digby addresses a concern about the difference between a “interrupted stay” and a “leave of absence” in the IRF setting. The next questioner is concerned about the use of Z43.0 “Attention to Trach”. Finally, which payers utilize CMGs in their payment […]
During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Heather Bryans tells why Valentine’s Day is associated with the heart and explains how to correctly report CAD and Heart Failure. Our first question is from a Rural Health Clinic, where Sandy wonders about billing for venipuncture to commercial insurance payers. Ramona asks for clarification on selecting the Impairment Group […]
During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Digby discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder. She recommends an article from MDAnderson.org Congratulations to Shirley for winning the “mugging” for this episode. Dial in for the next Episode on February 15th beginning at 10:10 am Eastern (7:10 am Pacific). During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Digby discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder. She recommends […]