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The first full day of conference started with a look at the current state of healthcare and how we can move into the future. After a successful start yesterday to HEALTHCON 2023, attendees hit the ground running this morning for a full day of sessions. The day was filled with dozens of informative sessions on […]
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The four-day event begins with a conference welcome from the CEO. Today, at AAPC’s HEALTHCON 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee, CEO Bevan Erickson officially began the four-day event with his Conference Welcome. “Healthcare, without a doubt, is one of the most crucial and impactful industries in the world,” he said. It’s a major employer in the […]
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Make sure providers know how to report Arexvy. The first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the world, according to global biopharma company GSK, has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in the United States. The FDA announced, May 3, that “Arexvy is approved for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused […]
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Find out what you must do to get significant, separately identifiable E/M services paid. The Cigna Group recently updated its reimbursement policy for modifier 25. Effective May 25, if you are billing this health insurance company for an evaluation and management (E/M) service and a minor procedure, you may need to do more than append […]
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Respironics to pay over $ 24 million in kickbacks scheme. Maryland, other states, and the federal government have reached a settlement with Philips RS North America LLC on behalf of Respironics, a subsidiary to resolve alleged false claims. The durable medical equipment (DME) manufacturer of devices such as ventilators, oxygen concentrators, CPAP and BiPAP machines, and […]
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Stay tuned for official guidance before acting, however. Home health and hospice agencies may see a little relief in the labor shortage arena due to a newly announced regulatory change concerning COVID-19 vaccinations. On May 1, the Biden administration revealed that it was ending the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for a number of parties including employees […]
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The PHE is over. It’s time to refocus attention on quality care. The theme for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Conference, held virtually May 1-3 this year, was Building Resilient Communities: Having an Equitable Foundation for Quality Healthcare. Each day of conference was packed with informative and inspiring sessions led by […]
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Make an informed decision when choosing a company responsible for your reimbursement. If you’re a physician looking to boost your reimbursement rates, increase your financial performance, save on operating costs, or devote more time to patient care, outsourcing your billing needs is the way to go. Not all physician billing services are the same, however. […]
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And one new code with an effective date retroactive to April 1. The results of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) first quarter 2023 drug and biological HCPCS Level II code application review cycle is now available. CMS accepted 36 applications for new drugs and biologicals and approved 23. The new codes established […]
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6 new COVID-19 vaccine administration codes added. The American Medical Association (AMA) has released several new vaccine administration CPT® codes and revised existing booster codes. These immediate changes are in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updating its recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 Coding Changes at a Glance The code additions […]
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