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In the January 23rd edition of the MLN Connects, CMS announced the release of a Comparative Billing Report (CBR) on Shoulder Arthroscopies for Medicare part B claims. This information can be vital for Orthopedic practices during the audit process. Data will be compared based on other providers in your state as well as nationwide. However,…
DetailsRecently, there has been a new healthcare scorecard that is evaluating the cost-saving policies in Colorado. Read the article below to see where Colorado ranks and what the state is doing to make healthcare more affordable to those living here! Colorado is doing well to make out-of-pocket healthcare costs affordable and transparent but does not…
DetailsThe New Year always brings opportunities to grow and learn. While many find it difficult to be healthy in the workplace there are simple steps to take to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Below are six great tips on building healthy habits at work. Read the article below to find out 6 ways you can build…
DetailsMedicare, the Affordable Care Act, and other issues are all hot topics being discussed in 2020. Below is more information regarding some of the big topics that are in talks right now or are in the process of change. Read the article below for more information on some of these medical issues. It’s 2020 and…
DetailsVaping and E-cigarette use by young adults has grown over the past few years. While many are ignoring the effects of using these products, the CDC and CMS have released addendums regarding these products after the World Health Organization confirmed the side effects of vapes and e-cigarettes. Read below for more on these important updates…
DetailsAnthem and Cigna have released updates regarding the reimbursement updates and changes. These changes will go into effect in March 2020. For more information on the updates and the changes that may affect you, read below! Anthem sent out a Notice of Material Change (NOMC), dated December 1st, 2019. This is notice of Anthem changing…
DetailsLast week, we briefly described the X modifier series and when to substitute these new modifiers. Below are a few scenarios from the NCCI policy manual you can refer to when using these modifiers.* The CCI bundle involving column 1 code 45385 (Flexible colonoscopy with removal of tumor[s], polyp[s], or lesion[s] by snare technique) and…
DetailsRT Welter is sharing the new 2020 CPT coding updates! Below you will find the new CPT codes that took effect on January 1st. Read below for more on these updates. Please note that this article is not an all-inclusive list of the updates. Be sure to review the CPT 2020 book for the complete…
DetailsIt has been several years since CMS released the X modifier series, are you using these correctly or not at all? In an end of year survey, published in Part B News, 78% of respondents said they had reported an X modifier in 2019. The creation of the X modifier series is to report with…
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