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Each issue of Medicare Weekly Update includes the latest CMS proposed and final rules, CMS manual revisions, and transmittals. Readers also find OIG audit reports, advisory opinions, and more.

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Issue 9, March 3, 2015

• CMS Completes Successful First Round of End-to-End Testing

  This week, in lieu of an instructor’s note, Medicare Insider is featuring an article from...

• Join us on the podium at the 2015 Medicare Compliance Forum!

  HCPro is currently seeking speakers to present at the 2015 Medicare Compliance Forum, to be held...

• This week in Medicare updates

  This week’s updates include an update to the hospital appeals settlement and several items...

• Upcoming events

  CMS is hosting events, forums and calls in the upcoming months. Click the link above for...

Issue 8, February 24, 2015

• Note from the Instructor: Review of hospital inpatient mental health services payable under the inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system (IPF PPS)

  This week’s note is about inpatient psychiatric billing. Click the link above for more...

• This week in Medicare updates

  This week’s updates include durable medical equipment modifiers and an update to the...

• Upcoming events

  CMS is hosting events, forums and calls in the upcoming months. Click the link above for...

• 2015 Medicare Compliance Forum-Register now!

  Change is right around the corner, so attend the 2015 Medicare Compliance Forum in Charleston...

Issue 7, February 17, 2015

• Note from the Instructor: Implanted Devices Received for Free in Clinical Trials or as Sample

  This week’s note is about free and discounted devices. Click the link above for more...

• This week in Medicare updates

  This week’s updates include a RAC specific denial code and an oncology care model. Click the...

• Upcoming events

  CMS is hosting events, forums and calls in the upcoming months. Click the link above for...

• Emergency Department Case Management: The Compendium of Best Practices, 2nd Edition

  From defining goals, clarifying roles, and understanding the necessary knowledge and skills...

Issue 6, February 10, 2015

• Note from the instructor: Review of hospital partial hospitalization outpatient mental health services

  This week’s note is about partial hospitalization psychiatric services claims. Click the link...

• This week in Medicare updates

  This week’s updates include the FY 2016 Congressional budget justification and review...

• Upcoming events

  CMS is hosting events, forums and calls in the upcoming months. Click the link above for...

• Loyal Listener Library UNLIMITED

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Issue 5, February 3, 2015

• Note from the instructor: Review of hospital non-partial hospitalization outpatient mental health services

  This week’s note is about claims with outpatient psychiatric services. Click the link above...

• This week in Medicare updates

  This week’s updates include facts sheets on CMS’ value-based reimbursement payment...

• Upcoming events

  CMS is hosting forums and calls in the upcoming months. Click the link above for registration...

• Medicare Boot Camps 2015

  Check out the new dates for a Medicare Boot Camp. Choose the one that's best for you.

Issue 4, January 26, 2015

• Note from the Instructor: CMS Releases Updated -X{EPSU} Modifier Guidance?Sort Of

  This week’s note is about Modifier -59 and –X {EPSU} modifiers. Click the link above...

• This week in Medicare updates

  This week’s updates include modifications to Medicare Shared Systems and an emergency update...

• Upcoming events

  CMS is hosting forums and calls in the upcoming months. Click the link above for registration...

• Emergency Department Case Management: The Compendium of Best Practices, 2nd Edition

  From defining goals, clarifying roles, and understanding the necessary knowledge and skills...

Issue 3, January 20, 2015

• Note from the Instructor: OIG Continues to Audit Hospital E/M Levels

  This week’s note is about audits of E/M levels. Click the link above for more information and...

• This week in Medicare updates

  This week’s updates include updates to the ASC payment system and notice of new interest...

• Upcoming events

  CMS is hosting forums and calls in the upcoming months. Click the link above for registration...

• Medicare Boot Camps for 2015

  Check out the new dates for a Medicare Boot Camp. Choose the one that's best for you.

Issue 2, January 13, 2015

• Note from the Instructor: Taking another look at Medicare bad debt reimbursement

  This week’s note is about Medicare bad debt reimbursement. Click the link above for more...

• This week in Medicare updates

  This week’s updates include information about adequate documentation for claims and an update...

• Upcoming events

  CMS is hosting forums and calls in the upcoming months. Click the link above for registration...

• Loyal Listener Library UNLIMITED

  The sky's no longer the limit! If you purchase multiple broadcast events from HCPro, you can save...

Issue 1, January 6, 2015

• Note from the Instructor: CMS Makes Big Changes to the RAC Program

  This week’s note is about changes in the RAC program. Click the link above for more...

• This week in Medicare updates

  This week’s updates include solicitation of new safe harbor and special fraud alerts and...

• Newly Approved RAC Issues

  There are no newly approved Recovery Auditor issues.

• Medicare Compliance Forum 2015

  Thinking of attending the 2015 Medicare Compliance Forum in Charleston, SC?