The house has delayed Medicare 2% sequester cuts through 2021. Sequestration cuts were originally supposed to be implemented this month, however, Congress has acknowledged how detrimental this may be to providers and patients and this has ultimately prompted the extension. Continue reading below to find out more. President Biden is expected to sign the bill,…
The pandemic increased the number of patients facilities are seeing and this also lead to the increase in the use of self-pay accounts. Your facility may not have been prepared for this sudden increase. Continue reading below to learn some key strategies to better manage your self-pay accounts. A study published late last year by…
There are 5 emerging trends in value-based care for 2021. The practice of value-based care has picked up momentum because of the pandemic and pressure has been put on healthcare providers to stay up-to-date with trends. Continue reading below to learn more about the 5 emerging trends in value-based care this year. The pace and…
MGMA CFO analyzes the financial impact of COVID-19 on physician practices and outlines some long-term strategies that healthcare organizations should implement as a precaution in case another pandemic occurs. These strategies may help avoid the negative financial impact we saw with COVID-19. Continue reading below to learn more! The path forward to a more financially…
The report below describes a patient undergoing excision of the left dorsalis pedis artery aneurysm. The entire procedure has been documented in detail, describing the step by step process used by doctors to carry out the surgery. Keep reading for more on how this procedure was performed and to learn about the use of the…
CMS puts patients over paperwork with a new rule that addresses the prior authorization process. The new rule will empower patients, lower costs, and give providers the ability to give better care to their patients. Continue reading below to learn more about the new final rule. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…
There is a new HCPCS code G2212 for prolonged services with or without direct patient contact on the date of service. This new code has changes that influence when extra time starts during patient encounters. Continue reading below to learn more. With All the changes come up in 2021 for Office and Outpatient encounters, if…
A new year means new CPT changes have been released. These changes apply to E/M office and other outpatient visit reporting. We’ve compiled a list of 30 FAQ’s so that you can start your 2021 reporting off right. Continue reading below to learn more. By Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC January 5, 2021 1.Where can…
The reports below describe a patient undergoing a tracheostomy operation and a bronchoscopy operation. Both procedures have been documented in detail, describing the step-by-step process used by doctors to carry out each surgery. Keep reading for more on how each procedure was performed. Do you have a complicated surgery case that needs help with coding?…
The pandemic may have negatively impacted many things, but the health industry may emerge stronger in 2021 because of Covid-19 impacts. Virtual care, clinical trials, and digital relationships between patients and physicians are a few of many areas that executives should focus on. Continue reading below to learn more about how healthcare might change or…