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CMS is requesting feedback on ways to reduce the administrative and regulatory burden with aligning and simplifying coding and documentation requirements. The comment period will close on August 12, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. On June 11, CMS published a Request for Information (RFI) as part of its Patients Over Paperwork initiative to collect public input…
Read MoreDo you have a complicated surgery case that needs help with coding? RT Welter would love to help! Please upload the operative note by clicking on the link below. Remember to remove ALL patient protected health information and organization identifiers. RT Welter will not use any medical records submitted in which PHI is not removed and…
Read MoreWith today’s growing technology, there have been so many gains in the medical community. Especially the use of bots and the evolving doctor-patient relationship that will truly transform how patients are cared for, and how these bots can help a patient with enhancing productivity. There are many positives and negatives to these bots and this…
Read MoreWhat can your practice do to avoid missed opportunities for reimbursements? Well, RT Welter has the answer for you regarding the risk adjustment model and factor calculations. We continue to see the risk adjustment model being implemented by several large hospital groups and the sooner small practices catch in the better off their business models…
Read MoreMedicare has released a new program called Primary Care First. This program is aimed to save more money in the short run and is mainly focused on reducing hospitalizations. These two models would let primary care clinicians move away from fee-for-service and allow them to stop worrying about up-and-down Medicare revenue. Many who are skeptical…
Read MoreHandle the toxic people in your life by identifying their type and using these communication strategies and people skills tips! Dealing with toxic people can be incredibly exhausting, especially if you interact or work with them everyday. Unfortunately we cannot fix them, but by using our people skills and new communication techniques we can try to…
Read MoreInadequate coding is one of the biggest mistakes a physician can make. E/M coding is some of the most confusing, so our experts at R.T Welter are sharing their tips to ensure the proper coding. At R.T. Welter we can help make sure that you stop losing money by using incorrect coding and documentation in your practice.…
Read MoreIn this code spotlight, RT Welter is providing new information regarding the risk factor reduction services that are used for people without a specific illness. This includes screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment. Welter who recently teamed up with CDPHE created a two-part webinar series on coding and billing for these codes, and also…
Read MoreThe CMS Primary Cares Initiative, being rolled out by officials in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, spell changes on the horizon for healthcare providers. The initiative is poised to kickstart value-based care, offer five voluntary payment model options, and some significant increases in competition from unlikely places. Even as some important questions remain…
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