Today, I want to shine a light on something that is often overlooked but is absolutely critical to the financial health of our healthcare system:
Continuing with our look at areas of coding confusion, let’s today examine pain. According to Medline Plus Magazine from the National Institutes of Health (NIH),
Clinical documentation integrity, or CDI, represents the systematic process of enhancing medical documentation accuracy, completeness, and specificity within healthcare settings. Far from being merely administrative
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued the display copy of the Final Rule interpreting the 60-day Refund Rule for Medicare Parts A/B (Traditional
Hanlon’s Razor, a principle often summarized as “never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by incompetence,” offers a refreshing perspective for tackling
In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has passed medical exams, diagnosed complex cases, and even come up with ways to combat a pandemic. In fact, large
On June 27, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update payment rates and policies for renal dialysis services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that payments under the Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program for the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment
Modifier 25 remains that prickly modifier that seems to be a part of strategic planning for payment reduction to providers by health plans. For anyone
As part of the Jan. 1, 2024 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) guidelines, caregiver training services (CTS) codes were listed as billable services if provided
Medicare and Medicare Advantage (MA), the federal health insurance programs for seniors and certain younger people with disabilities, have always operated under a principle of
EDITOR’S NOTE: Matt Bridge begins a three-part series on how to achieve a high-performing revenue cycle for your facility. Bridge reports that you need an
RACmonitor is proud to welcome back Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of his most requested webcasts. In this highly anticipated session, Dr. Hirsch will break down the complex Two Midnight Rule Medicare regulations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance. He’ll walk you through the basics of the rule, offer expert interpretation, and apply the rule to real-world clinical scenarios—so you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the tools to ensure compliance.
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Fraud convictions don’t just punish a few bad claims; they can wipe out years of reimbursements. Don’t wait for an audit to learn the rules. Join Frank Cohen, MPA, for a live Q&A on spotting red flags, avoiding liability, and protecting your practice. Register now and bring your questions!
Substance abuse is everywhere. It’s a complicated diagnosis with wide-ranging implications well beyond acute care. The face of addiction continues to change so it’s important to remember not just the addict but the spectrum of extended victims and the other social determinants and legal ramifications. Join John K. Hall, MD, JD, MBA, FCLM, FRCPC, for a critical Q&A on navigating substance abuse in 2025. Register today and be a part of the conversation!
Only ICD10monitor delivers what you need: updates on must-know changes associated with the FY26 IPPS, including new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CCs/MCCs, and MS-DRGs, plus insights, analysis and answers to your questions from two of the country’s most respected subject matter experts.
This third session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review of FY26 changes to the MS-DRG methodology and new technology add-on payments (NTAPs), presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This second session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review the FY26 changes to ICD-10-PCS codes. This information will be presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This first session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature an in-depth explanation of FY26 changes to ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines, CCs/MCCs, and revisions to the MCE, presented by presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
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