• 1 OBSERVATION CODING: Observation Stays Are on the Rise -- 4 Tips Help Code Them

• 2 COMPLIANCE: Disclose Physician Ownership of Referring Hospitals Up-Front

• 3 PART B MYTHBUSTER: Just Because CCI Doesn't 'Bundle' Procedures Doesn't Mean You Can Always Bill Them Together

• 4 UNBUNDLING: Get to Know These Code Pairs That You Shouldn't Report Together Under Certain Circumstances

• 5 Part B Coding Coach: 3 Scenarios Help You Perfect Your Orthopedic ICD-9 Coding Skills

• 6 PHYSICIAN NOTES: CMS Offers Overview of the RAC Program With New Transmittal

• 7 In other news ...• You'll have to change your NPPES password after system updates taking place March 7.

• 8 In other news ...• Starting July 7, you should begin seeing your NPI on all paperwork from the National Supplier Clearinghouse.

• 9 READER QUESTION: Know the Differences Between 'Mutually Exclusive' And 'Bundled' Procedures