Health Information Management Newsletters

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APC Answer Letter

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APC Payment Insider

• Two years later, medically unlike edits still a puzzle

  Given the continuing confusion, what can facilities do to handle MUEs?

• Modifier -59: Reduce risk, receive correct reimbursement

  Learn how to correctly use modifier -59 and when to avoid it.

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Briefings on APCs

• Eliminate missed charges, errors to reduce lost revenue

  Operational inefficiencies, outdated technology, and silo thinking can all lead to lost revenue...

• Examine codes for complex OB/GYN procedures

  Understand how to sift through detailed OB/GYN operative notes to ensure accurate code assignment.

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Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies

• Prepare for ICD-10 with anatomy/physiology education

  As part of your preparation work for ICD-10, consider ways to offer coders more education on...

• Determine effect of MS-DRG changes in 2010 IPPS final rule

  The 2010 IPPS final rule included several changes related to MS-DRGs, complications and...

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Briefings on HIPAA

• Experts: Hospitals not the place for personal e-mail, social networking sites

  Regardless of how you respond to these privacy and security vulnerabilities, understanding the...

• HIPAA Q&A: Business associate agreements, social networking sites, donor information

  Learn the answer to this and more important HIPAA compliance questions.

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Health Information Compliance Insider

• Develop effective strategies for your breach notification response program

  Be determined and thorough, but also patient as you gather evidence and develop a smart game plan...

• Limit your risk; address snooping problems swiftly, harshly

  Covered entities must strive to protect PHI against employees who snoop with preparation, strong...

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JustCoding.com

• New on JustCoding Platinum!

  New on JustCoding Platinum!

• Multiple-procedure discounting policy

  This excerpt from HCPro’s book, Orthopedic Coding Guide for Ambulatory Surgery Centers...

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Medical Records Briefing

• Know these eight tips to ensure secure PHI

  HHS’ message is clear: Breaches of electronic protected health information (PHI) should not...

• Medical records yesterday, today, and tomorrow

  When I started working in a hospital in the mid-1960s, the medical record department still had huge...