Recently, stakeholders have come forward to urge CMS to drop their proposed ACO quality changes. Since this is a time of uncertainty and challenges, many believe these changes are significant and are concerned with mandating these changes during a pandemic. Read the article below to find out more. Citing concerns about mandating sweeping new reporting…
The AMA has released new COVID-19 CPT codes that healthcare providers can use as a response to additional expenses. Read below for more information on the CPT codes and what each code entails. The American Medical Association (AMA) on September 8 published two new CPT codes for novel coronavirus (COVID-19)-related services, including one that accounts for additional…
One of the biggest changes to our ICD-10-CM books for the upcoming new year will be the addition of Chapter 22: Codes for special Purposes (U00-U85). Although this new chapter only consists of two codes and these codes were actually created and valid as early as April 2020, the creation of this chapter is proof…
As 2021 approaches and new E/M changes are being implemented, it’s time to prepare your practice and sign up for training. Contact RT Welter and sign up today to have these new policies under your belt before 2021. Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC, is the Coding and Compliance Manager at RT Welter & Associates, Inc.…
Please find the latest updates from the major commercial health insurance payers in Colorado with more information on how they will be handling COVID-19 moving forward. As you very well know, the health plans have been changing their policies and procedures in response to COVID-19 as the Public Health Emergency (PHE) continues to unfold. These…
Laws regarding physician self-referral and anti-kickback have been delayed due to the need for revisions. This delay has prevented physicians from being able to implement new solutions without the concern that they could be in violation of the law. Read the article below to learn more. The much-anticipated final rule updating physician self-referral and anti-kickback…
CMS got a jumpstart on the 2021 ICD-10-CM guidelines regarding COVID-19, releasing these new regulations just a few weeks ago. The guidelines cover reporting COVID cases that are respiratory, non-respiratory, in pregnancy, and in newborns. Keep reading for more details on these guidelines. CMS released the 2021 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting on…
The Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) is widely used to help out those who will be denied Medicare payments. The renewal deadline has recently been extended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here you’ll find more information regarding the details of the ABN use extension. Due to COVID-19 concerns, CMS is going to expand…
CMS proposed changes to expand telehealth which would improve healthcare in rural areas. The proposal will also ensure proper reimbursement times and other important changes. Read the article below for more information on this important update. Trump Administration Proposes to Expand Telehealth Benefits Permanently for Medicare Beneficiaries Beyond the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Advances…
Last week, members of the House of Representatives Telehealth Caucus introduced the bipartisan Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act. Check out the article below for 7 things to consider with this new Telehealth legislation. The legislation “seeks to expand the use of telehealth beyond the current national health crisis, including permanently eliminating obsolete geographic originating…