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Overwhelmed? It’s important to get back to the basics and we are here to help! RT Welter is producing a series of articles with tips to help your business thrive. We will be sharing pointers that you should consider to ensure you are running a profitable business. Over the next few weeks, new information will…
DetailsAnthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield) is preparing for the fall provider seminars and we encourage you to sign up today. There will be important topics covered as we look forward and plan for 2019. In-person sessions are available on various dates at different locations, beginning October 2. Webinar registrations are also available for your convenience.…
Details2019 ICD-10-CM updates will soon go into effect on October 1st. These changes will impact encounters for dates of service October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. It is imperative that your organization has up-to-date coding resources and a keen understanding of the changes that will impact your reimbursement! The new updates can also influence…
DetailsHospitals have called on the CMS to take concrete steps to revise federal anti-kickback laws and support providers’ move to value-based care, including revising what is considered a referral to giving providers protection for unintentional violations. All in all, the CMS received over 300 comments after it asked providers this summer how it should amend the so-called…
DetailsHard work never fades… It lives in your achievements, it lives in your success stories and always inspires the generations to come. We salute you for the amazing work you do! Sending you warm wishes on Labor Day! In honor of this special holiday, RT Welter will be closed on Monday, September 3rd and resume…
DetailsNew login requirements for Medicare — Action Required The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be implementing a system security change that affects the Novitasphere log in requirements for maintaining access. Effective September 1, 2018, registered Novitasphere users must log into Novitasphere at least once every 30 days to be considered active. This…
DetailsProviders affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and University of Colorado School of Medicine are no longer seeing patients with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans, a UCHealth spokesperson said. Spokesperson Dan Weaver said in a statement that the providers made the decision because of UnitedHealthcare’s handling of medical claims. “Unfortunately, United Healthcare does not follow…
DetailsKaiser Permanente Colorado said Monday it has notified about 2,500 patients that it will no longer serve as a Medicaid provider in some areas of the state. Kaiser Permanente stopped providing health services as a Medicaid provider in its northern, southern and mountain service areas on June 30. It will continue providing care to Medicaid…
DetailsYesterday CMS released their CY 2019 physician fee schedule proposed rule, which includes major proposed changes to E&M coding. Below is my review of this component of their propose rule, including page references to the source in the federal register. We all know E&M coding has it flaws, and 1995/1997 guidelines could not have accounted…
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