Coding in the post-acute care world has taken on a new significance in the past five years. For those of us who are coders, this
I spoke about this subject in March (previous article), but during another chart review, I continued to find multiple instances of misdiagnosis and miscoding of
There seem to be variances, particularly regionally, regarding the use of the preadmission Hospital-Issued Notice of Non-coverage (HINN) and the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage
One thing I was never taught in my master’s in social work (MSW) program was the hospital requirement to complete a PASRR screening for every
In 2019, the nursing home industry was relatively stable, generating $126 billion in net revenue, with a profit margin of about 9 percent. However, recent
Recent changes to the minimum data set (MDS) assessment and recent audit activity targeting skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) appear to be an emerging issue. As
Generically, hospital multidisciplinary rounds, or “huddles” (I will use these terms interchangeably throughout the article) should occur at a consistent time and location for attendees
In my recent hospital travels, involving working with frontline case management staff, we completed an initial assessment and intervened with a patient who provides one
The PHE has ended and the three-day SNF rule has returned. Following up on my previous article posted in April regarding the return of the
On April 2, my 92-year-old father sustained a fall in his assisted living facility (ALF), which resulted in an emergency department evaluation. Fortunately, he hadn’t
The end of the public health emergency (PHE) brings new challenges regarding the old Three-Day rule. The three-day stay for Medicare patients is the requirement
Delays in transitions to post-acute care are a vexing issue. I am continuing to see a significant number of healthcare organizations dealing with denials and
Dr. Ronald Hirsch provides critical details on the new Medicare Appeal Process for Status Changes for patients whose status changes during their hospital stay. He also delves into other scenarios of hospital patients receiving custodial care or medically unnecessary services where patient notifications may be needed along with the processes necessary to ensure compliance with state and federal guidance.
Healthcare organizations face complex regulatory requirements under the No Surprises Act and Price Transparency rules. These policies mandate extensive fee disclosures across settings, and confusion is widespread—many hospitals remain unaware they must post every contracted rate. Non-compliance could lead to costly penalties, financial loss, and legal risks. Join David M. Glaser Esq. as he shows you how to navigate these regulations effectively.
Protect your facility from unwanted audits! Join Becky Jacobsen, BSN, RN, MBS, CCS-P, CPC, CPEDC, CBCS, CEMC, and take a deep dive into both the CMS and AMA guidelines for reporting post operative pain blocks. You’ll learn how to determine if the nerve block is separately codable with real life examples for better understanding. Becky will also cover how to evaluate whether documentation supports medical necessity, offer recommendations for stronger documentation practices, and provide guidance on educating providers about documentation requirements. She’ll include a discussion of appropriate modifier and diagnosis coding assignment so that you can be confident that your billing of post operative pain blocks is fully supported and compliant.
During this RACmonitor webcast Dr. Ronald Hirsch spotlights the areas of the OIG’s Work Plan and the findings of their most recent audits that impact utilization review, case management, and audit staff. He also provides his common-sense interpretation of the prevailing regulations related to those target issues. You’ll walk away better equipped with strategies to put in place immediately to reduce your risk of paybacks, increased scrutiny, and criminal penalties.
Join Beth Wolf, MD, CPC, CCDS, for an in-depth webcast on the FY2025 spinal fusion MS-DRG updates. Discover key changes in DRG classification, understand impacts on documentation and CMI, and learn strategies to ensure compliance.
Join Angela Comfort, DBA, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, as she presents effective strategies to strengthen collaboration between CDI, coding, and quality departments in acute care hospitals. Angela will also share guidance on implementing cross-departmental meetings, using shared KPIs, and engaging leadership to foster a culture of collaboration. Attendees will gain actionable tools to optimize documentation accuracy, elevate quality metrics, and drive a unified approach to healthcare goals, ultimately enhancing both patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Optimize your outpatient clinical documentation and gain comprehensive knowledge from foundational practices to advanced technologies, ensuring improved patient care and organizational and financial success. This webcast bundle provides a holistic approach to outpatient CDI, empowering you to implement best practices from the ground up and leverage advanced strategies for superior results. You will gain actionable insights to improve documentation quality, patient care, compliance, and financial outcomes.
Enhancing outpatient clinical documentation is crucial for maintaining accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement in today’s complex healthcare environment. This webcast, presented by industry expert Angela Comfort, DBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, will provide you with actionable strategies to tackle complex challenges in outpatient documentation. You’ll learn how to craft detailed clinical narratives, utilize advanced EHR features, and implement accurate risk adjustment and HCC coding. The session also covers essential regulatory updates to keep your documentation practices compliant. Join us to gain the tools you need to improve documentation quality, support better patient care, and ensure financial integrity.
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