Scrutinize your referrals to avoid inadvertent violations. Every lab has seen news headlines trumpeting multimillion dollar settlements due to Stark law violations, but in reality, it may be hard for some laboratories to completely understand what these laws mean and [...]
Ironically, a new study encourages more home health therapy visits for patients discharged from the ICU, right at the time that the industry’s therapy utilization is in flux. In an analysis of 3,176 patients who stayed in the hospital intensive [...]
Repeating a single mistake can lead to more than $100,000 in overpayments. Herceptin units are under nationwide scrutiny by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Here’s a look at the mistakes practices are making and the steps you can take [...]
Melanoma and more report to different codes. Not a lot will change once you start reporting malignant skin neoplasms with ICD-10, but we have the low-down on a few key differences to keep your diagnosis coding on track for skin [...]
Melanoma and more report to different codes. Not a lot will change once you start reporting malignant skin neoplasms with ICD-10, but we have the low-down on a few key differences to keep your diagnosis coding on track for skin [...]
Melanoma and more report to different codes.Not a lot will change once you start reporting malignant skin neoplasms with ICD-10, but we have the low-down on a few key differences to keep your diagnosis coding on track for skin biopsy [...]
Jot this important note next to 176.x in your manual. If you stop your search for a Kaposi's sarcoma ICD-9 code at 176.x (Kaposi's sarcoma), you're at risk of choosing the wrong principal diagnosis. Here's what you need to know. [...]
CMS spokesperson clarifies agency's online enrollment policy. Don't believe everything you read when it comes to your duty to enroll in PECOS. Background: Physicians who order Medicare services are required to use the online Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System [...]
The transition from regional home health intermediary to Home Health and Hospice Medicare Administration Contractor (HH MAC) is finally proceeding for home health agencies and hospices served by Palmetto GBA. And observers hope the change won't cause much trouble. That's [...]
In 2009, the Senior Medicare Patrol Project collected triple its 2008 amount. The government recruits different types of people to check for Medicare fraud, and some of those people giving you a close look may surprise you. Some fraud-fighters might [...]
