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As the Risk Adjustment payment models become more and more commonplace, it is important that we not forget about this when coding during our current public health emergency (PHE). Read below to find out more about hierarchical condition categories. Hierarchical condition categories, or HCC’s, are assigned to diagnosis codes and reflect an aggregated value that…
DetailsThe Federal Government has introduced various programs to make funds available to individuals and businesses during this Public Health Emergency (PHE). Currently, there are options available for providers and practices to receive funds through multiple programs, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the CMS Accelerated and Advanced Payment Program. Here…
DetailsGreat documentation is going to be key during these uncertain times of COVID-19. For any clinician who has gone through an audit, chances are their auditors have said “tell me a good story” more than once during the process. Telling a good story is so important and often times even something that seems obvious to…
DetailsTelehealth has become a very popular service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before this pandemic, 49% of people said they would use telehealth instead of an in-person visit. This has all started to change. Now 60% of people are saying that the COVID- 19 pandemic has increased their willingness to try telehealth. Keep reading the…
DetailsThe RT Welter team is closely monitoring the payer updates for telehealth as they continue to unfold. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any coding or billing issues. Ginger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC, is the Coding and Compliance Manager at RT Welter & Associates, Inc. Below, she provides information regarding important…
DetailsUnfortunately, with the COVID-19 crisis, many providers and other healthcare organizations have had to make tough decisions regarding personnel and workflows, including staff furloughs and temporary lay-offs. While these decisions are necessary in these unprecedented times, these types of interruptions can often lead to a backlog of work creating delays in sending claims, claims payments,…
DetailsMedicare now recognizes the important work that primary care physicians do when it comes to preventive screenings in older patients. Is your practice currently following the annual wellness visits for Medicare beneficiaries? Read below to find out the 3 steps to add annual Medicare wellness visits in your practice! Does your practice currently conduct annual…
DetailsThe Trump administration has released information regarding financial relief for Medicare providers. Read below for more information and see what criteria the provider or supplier must meet to qualify. Under the President’s leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an expansion of its accelerated and advance payment program for Medicare-participating health…
DetailsGinger Avery, CPC, CPMA, CRC, is the Coding and Compliance Manager at RT Welter & Associates, Inc. Below, she provides information regarding Telehealth and Telemedicine reporting. Read below for important updates and whether other important information is fact or fiction. Also, check out the new AMA scenarios for telehealth, COVID-19 coding guidance here, released 03/26/2020.…
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