Non-PAR can have mixed results. Just because you choose “non-PAR” Medicare status for your practice doesn’t mean you’ve opted out entirely. Read on to bust three myths about being a non-participating provider so you can decide the best path for [...]
Choose wisely for your physicians. If you think choosing to be “non-PAR” status with Medicare cuts the cord entirely, think again. Instead, you need to grasp the nuances of identifying as a non-participating provider so you can make informed decisions. [...]
Understand the nuances of identifying as a non-participating practice. Practices that decide to become non-PAR providers in the Medicare program often think that once they hit non-PAR status, that they’ll never have to be in contact with a Medicare representative [...]
Apply these changes beginning Oct. 1 With almost 400 ICD-10-CM code additions and many deletions and revisions that go into effect on Oct. 1, you need to get ready for the changes that will impact your practice. We’re here to [...]
Plan to implement the changes on Oct. 1 Nearly 400 ICD-10-CM code additions as well as many deletions and revisions could impact your diagnosis coding when the latest update goes into effect on Oct. 1. We’re here to help you [...]
Question: We identified a small data breach in our system that impacted 115 patients. Do we still need to report the breach even though it was small and we contained it? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: Yes, you must report the breach to the [...]
Don’t jump the gun on VBID hospice changes for Medicare Advantage. “Starting in CY 2024, the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model’s hospice benefit component will cover hospice election start dates from January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024,” the Centers [...]
Get ready for October 1 code changes. In addition to pumpkins, hot apple cider, and falling leaves, medical coders can look forward to new ICD-10-CM codes as the calendar turns to autumn. The 2024 ICD-10-CM code set features 501 new [...]
Don’t let these changes become an October surprise. The 2024 update to ICD-10-CM isn’t large as a whole, but there is a lot in it that will affect oncology coding. From some new benign neoplasm codes to new family history [...]
Desmoid tumor? There’s a code for that in 2024. Summertime is known for cookouts, pool parties, and — for coders — new ICD-10 codes. In a tradition that’s as consistent as July 4 fireworks, ICD-10 has released its new code [...]
