Practice Management Alert
Best Practices:
Consider These Tips to Monitor Employee Productivity
Hint: Look at workers' records over a defined period of time. Practice managers know that... Read more
Consider These Tips to Monitor Employee Productivity
Hint: Look at workers' records over a defined period of time. Practice managers know that... Read more
Documentation:
Study These Strategies for Setting Up a Solid CDI Process
Realize the benefits of regular self-audits. Comprehensive clinical documentation is the ... Read more
Study These Strategies for Setting Up a Solid CDI Process
Realize the benefits of regular self-audits. Comprehensive clinical documentation is the ... Read more
Training and Education:
Don’t Skimp On Sanction Policymaking, Feds Warn
Tip: Make employee training match duties. Stopping a data breach incident and retrievin... Read more
Don’t Skimp On Sanction Policymaking, Feds Warn
Tip: Make employee training match duties. Stopping a data breach incident and retrievin... Read more
Reader Questions:
Sign-In Sheets Still OK
Question: One of the physicians in my practice demands we use a sign-in sheet—he says th... Read more
Sign-In Sheets Still OK
Question: One of the physicians in my practice demands we use a sign-in sheet—he says th... Read more
Reader Questions:
Rely on Addendums for EHR Mistake Corrections
Question: How should we correct a mistake in an electronic health record (EHR)? Montana S... Read more
Rely on Addendums for EHR Mistake Corrections
Question: How should we correct a mistake in an electronic health record (EHR)? Montana S... Read more
Reader Questions:
Wearable Technology May Bring Peace of Mind
Question: I have several patients who suffer from epilepsy that is well controlled with me... Read more
Wearable Technology May Bring Peace of Mind
Question: I have several patients who suffer from epilepsy that is well controlled with me... Read more
Reader Questions:
Define Stable Condition
Question: Is there any difference between a chronic condition and a stable condition, espe... Read more
Define Stable Condition
Question: Is there any difference between a chronic condition and a stable condition, espe... Read more
Industry News:
Did You Feel Shockwaves From the Blackcat Attack?
The cyberattack underscores the interconnectedness of U.S. healthcare. The Blackcat cybe... Read more
Did You Feel Shockwaves From the Blackcat Attack?
The cyberattack underscores the interconnectedness of U.S. healthcare. The Blackcat cybe... Read more
Revenue:
Capture These Tips to Stall Denials
Make sure your billing team feels empowered to communicate well. Denials easily cross th... Read more
Capture These Tips to Stall Denials
Make sure your billing team feels empowered to communicate well. Denials easily cross th... Read more
Payers:
Acknowledge the Need for Strong Relationships with Payers
Getting glimpses of the payer experience is a good first step. While providers may not be... Read more
Acknowledge the Need for Strong Relationships with Payers
Getting glimpses of the payer experience is a good first step. While providers may not be... Read more
Reader Questions:
Bulk Up Your Documentation With M.E.A.T.
Question: What, exactly, does M.E.A.T. stand for in the medical context? Oregon Subs... Read more
Bulk Up Your Documentation With M.E.A.T.
Question: What, exactly, does M.E.A.T. stand for in the medical context? Oregon Subs... Read more
Reader Questions:
Employ Protections for Patient Signatures
Question: In our recent risk evaluation, we discovered that the electronic signatures... Read more
Employ Protections for Patient Signatures
Question: In our recent risk evaluation, we discovered that the electronic signatures... Read more
Reader Questions:
Be Careful With Complexity for Undiagnosed Condition
Question: Does an undiagnosed new problem with uncertain diagnosis automatically mean... Read more
Be Careful With Complexity for Undiagnosed Condition
Question: Does an undiagnosed new problem with uncertain diagnosis automatically mean... Read more
Back to Basics:
Delve Into ‘Medical Necessity’
Hint: You may not need to conflate medical necessity with clinical care. The phrase “me... Read more
Delve Into ‘Medical Necessity’
Hint: You may not need to conflate medical necessity with clinical care. The phrase “me... Read more
E/M Services:
Find Clarity on Providing E/M Services for Medicare Beneficiaries
And remember: Other payers may adopt these guidelines, too. In many coding roles, knowing... Read more
Find Clarity on Providing E/M Services for Medicare Beneficiaries
And remember: Other payers may adopt these guidelines, too. In many coding roles, knowing... Read more
Mythbusters:
Don’t Let the Internet Be the Wild West for Your Provider
Discover your responsibilities in protecting patient internet use data. Most websites co... Read more
Don’t Let the Internet Be the Wild West for Your Provider
Discover your responsibilities in protecting patient internet use data. Most websites co... Read more
Reader Questions:
Respond to Record Requests With These Tips
Question: What's the best way to respond to a documentation request from another physician... Read more
Respond to Record Requests With These Tips
Question: What's the best way to respond to a documentation request from another physician... Read more
Reader Questions:
Explore Potential Outcomes of SDOH
Question: I know there's a huge push to document social determinants of health (SDOH) for ... Read more
Explore Potential Outcomes of SDOH
Question: I know there's a huge push to document social determinants of health (SDOH) for ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Distinguish NCD From LCD
Question: What's the difference between a national coverage determination (NCD) and a lo... Read more
Distinguish NCD From LCD
Question: What's the difference between a national coverage determination (NCD) and a lo... Read more
Audits:
Take Preparations Now for TPE Resurgence
Don't risk making these common errors. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (... Read more
Take Preparations Now for TPE Resurgence
Don't risk making these common errors. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (... Read more
Best Practices:
Beware of Healthcare Workplace Violence
Look out for legislation and regulations that acknowledge dangers for healthcare personnel... Read more
Beware of Healthcare Workplace Violence
Look out for legislation and regulations that acknowledge dangers for healthcare personnel... Read more
Modifiers:
Find Clarity With These Modifier FAQs
Boost your modifier usage knowledge to avoid reimbursement woes or headaches from audits. ... Read more
Find Clarity With These Modifier FAQs
Boost your modifier usage knowledge to avoid reimbursement woes or headaches from audits. ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Find CERT Info via Hub
Question: Are there any resources available to help folks navigate the Center for Me... Read more
Find CERT Info via Hub
Question: Are there any resources available to help folks navigate the Center for Me... Read more
Reader Questions:
Acknowledge HC3 Advice
Question: We've been shopping for new software for our healthcare practice and haven'... Read more
Acknowledge HC3 Advice
Question: We've been shopping for new software for our healthcare practice and haven'... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don’t Discount Smartwatch Data
Question: I am training as a scheduler, and a patient called in saying that their sma... Read more
Don’t Discount Smartwatch Data
Question: I am training as a scheduler, and a patient called in saying that their sma... Read more
Managed Care:
Pocket This Managed Care Primer
Shore up your managed care know-how before the OIG comes knocking. The Office of Inspecto... Read more
Pocket This Managed Care Primer
Shore up your managed care know-how before the OIG comes knocking. The Office of Inspecto... Read more
HR Corner:
Don’t Let a Stark Violation Masquerade as a Gift
Establish and review policies, and make sure staff understand their responsibilities. Th... Read more
Don’t Let a Stark Violation Masquerade as a Gift
Establish and review policies, and make sure staff understand their responsibilities. Th... Read more
Modifiers:
Expand Your Knowledge of NCCI Edits
Hint: Understanding context is crucial information for accurate coding. Most coding sof... Read more
Expand Your Knowledge of NCCI Edits
Hint: Understanding context is crucial information for accurate coding. Most coding sof... Read more
Reader Question:
Be Honest About Qualifying for Home Visit
Question: My provider wants to bill 99350 when performing a home visit via telehealth... Read more
Be Honest About Qualifying for Home Visit
Question: My provider wants to bill 99350 when performing a home visit via telehealth... Read more
Reader Question:
Think Beyond Reimbursement for Z Codes and Medical Necessity
Question: Do Z codes really affect reimbursement, or are they mostly designed to pad ... Read more
Think Beyond Reimbursement for Z Codes and Medical Necessity
Question: Do Z codes really affect reimbursement, or are they mostly designed to pad ... Read more
Reader Question:
Be Sensitive When Gathering Demographic Information
Question: I work as a scheduler and recently heard a colleague on the phone with a pa... Read more
Be Sensitive When Gathering Demographic Information
Question: I work as a scheduler and recently heard a colleague on the phone with a pa... Read more