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  CMS is introducing four new HCPCS modifiers to specifically define subsets of mo
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
JUSTCODING
  KX modifier amounts announced for CY19
DECEMBER 7, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
CMS hopes to gain a better understanding of when and why providers use modifier -59 (disti
When CMS introduced the -X{EPSU} modifiers in August 2014 to be used in specific instances
MAY 27, 2015
JUSTCODING
  Q: We are looking at hardcoding modifier -59 (distinct procedural service) to
The use of modifiers -59 (distinct procedural service) and -91 (repeat clinical diagnostic labora
OCTOBER 14, 2015
JUSTCODING
During 2017-2018 academic year, the number of ACGME-accredited GME programs increased by nearly 5
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
The value modifier (VM) is Medicare’s physician pay-for-performance program that rewards or
MARCH 4, 2015
JUSTCODING
Join us at 1 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, November 13, to review the big changes coming for modifier
Big changes are coming for modifier -59 (distinct procedural services) in 2015. The most u
OCTOBER 29, 2014
JUSTCODING
Join us at 1 p.m. (Eastern) Thursday, November 13, to review the big changes coming for modifier
When CMS introduced the -X{EPSU} modifiers in August 2014 to be used in specific instances
Most coding professionals have heard modifier -59 (distinct procedural service) referred t
Adding modifiers to CPT® codes can bypass NCCI edits for Medicare payments,
By Steven Andrews   The latest guidance from CMS on modifier
Q: Our radiology department is requesting that we add a new modifier to their charge descrip
  OIG investigations to keep in mind in 2018
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  The 2018-2019 SNF outlook
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
CMS proposed a new HCPCS modifier be appended to every code for a service furnished in a h
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
JUSTCODING
The latest guidance from CMS on modifier -59 (distinct procedural service)
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
With drug administration services, providers likely find themselves prompted to use modifi
  Q: Our business office wants us to start using modifier -PO (services, proced
As part of the April quarterly OPPS update, CMS added two new modifiers valid April 1:
Hospital-owned urgent care centers are subject to modifier -PO (services, procedures and/or surge
Recovery Auditors have found that modifier misuse is resulting in underpayments to provide
MAY 28, 2014
JUSTCODING
MARCH 4, 2015
JUSTCODING
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
JUSTCODING
Which modifiers are you appending to procedures that were previously reported with modifier -59?
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
JUSTCODING
Providers often struggle with modifiers—even those they've had available to report for ma
  Updated 2018 Medicare Part B physician fee schedule in effect
MARCH 16, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Submit comments on IMPACT Act quality measures by May 3, 2018
MARCH 30, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  New HCPCS code, Q5110, effective October 1, 2018
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Healthcare winners and losers from election night 2018
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
Providers often struggle with modifiers--even those they've had available to report for many year
DECEMBER 9, 2015
JUSTCODING
  CMS added one modifier for 2015, but will not require its use until January 1, 2
Providers need to be aware of new modifiers added by CMS in the
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
JUSTCODING
According to CMS’ final rule, 35 OASIS items would be deleted or modified for 2019. NAHC be
AUGUST 5, 2015
JUSTCODING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2018 Contact: Connie L. Zeller, BA, CPC, C
APRIL 20, 2018
  Did you miss our live webinar, PBJ Updates, July 2018?
  Q: What happened to modifier –JF (compounded drug)? CMS added it in Apr
Q: Our business office wants us to start using modifier -PO (services, procedures, and/or
OCTOBER 14, 2015
JUSTCODING
Modifier Q&A in HIM Samp
APRIL 30, 2014
JUSTCODING
Modifier –L1 Q&A in
JULY 23, 2014
JUSTCODING
Q: We are seeing an increase in the number of edits we are receiving for modifier -25 (
Q: Should modifiers for laterality be used for CPT® code 31624 (bronchos
JUNE 24, 2015
JUSTCODING
Adding modifiers to CPT® codes can bypass NCCI edits for Medicare payments,
JUNE 25, 2014
JUSTCODING
Some providers face a fee schedule cut of 50% for E/M services billed with modifier 25
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
On July 1, 2018, The Joint Commission will implement three new elements of performance (EP) for
  CMS Issues Proposed Rule to Increase Patients' Health Insurance Choices for 2018
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
In November 2018 California suffered its deadliest wildfire in history, the Camp Fire. This singl
JANUARY 1, 2019
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
CMS has approved the 2018 standards set forth by the home health accrediting body Community Healt
APRIL 15, 2015
JUSTCODING
Modifier case studies in Special
MAY 28, 2014
JUSTCODING
Nearly two-thirds of the participants of the 2018 American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Match we
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
A provision in CMS’ new rule to modify or eliminate unnecessary regulations will ease requ
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
JUSTCODING
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
JUSTCODING
A pilot group of medical schools have been modifying their curriculums to test the impleme
OCTOBER 10, 2014
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Use of modifiers -KK, -KG, -KU, and -KW limited under the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Pr
MAY 27, 2015
JUSTCODING
JUNE 10, 2015
JUSTCODING
JUNE 24, 2015
JUSTCODING
The ACGME announced this week that more time is needed before making any decision on modifying re
MAY 20, 2016
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
The IRS has announced that standard mileage rates for the use of a car in 2018 rose to 54.5 cents
CMS releases overview of Physician Feedback and Value-Based Modifier Programs
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) recently released its 2017-2018
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Presented on: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern Pres
MARCH 25, 2015
JUSTCODING
We’ll be exhibiting at the 2018 ACGME Annual Education Conference in Orlando next week. Sto
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
We’re exhibiting at the 2018 ACGME Annual Education Conference in Orlando! Stop by Booth 14
MARCH 2, 2018
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
by: Kirsten Dize CMS released the 2018 guidance manual for OASIS-C2 on August 4.
On February 1, 2018, CMS proposed new Medicare Advantage and Part D payment and policy updates to
Modify the Triage by Resource Allocation for IN-patient (TRAIN) matrix to suit your facility&rsqu
JANUARY 1, 2019
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Modify the Triage by Resource Allocation for IN-patient (TRAIN) matrix to suit your facil
JANUARY 1, 2019
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
CMS needs to evaluate, clarify, and modify sections of the Notice of Observation Treatment and Im
CMS releases overview of Physician Feedback and Value-Based Modifier Programs On Feb
Physician Feedback, Quality and Resource Use Reports (QRURs) and Value-Based Modifier P
On Friday, April 27, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a hig
At least two U.S. states are considering laws that would modify Maintenance of Certification (MOC
Presented on: Thursday, February 8, 2018 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 1:00 – 4:00 pm Eastern In this three-hour virtual wo
AUGUST 23, 2018
NURSING DEPARTMENT
 Wednesday, September 26, 2018 1:00 – 4:00 pm Eastern In this three-hour virtu
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
In 2018, the average earnings of fulltime registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurses (L
OCTOBER 14, 2019
NURSING DEPARTMENT
The Joint Commission (TJC) has released its full sentinel event data for 2018. Published annually
The Joint Commission (TJC) has released its full sentinel event data for 2018. Published annually
Presented on: March 22, 2018, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST Presented by:
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
Use of Modifiers -KK, -KG, -KU, and- KW under the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetic
Use of Modifiers KK, KG, KU, and KW under the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, O
Q: Is it correct to append modifier -52 (reduced services) to a procedure code when the
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
JUSTCODING
G1024 (Authentication) is one of the more common standard-level deficiencies in 2018. G10
Most would agree 2018 was a busy and interesting year. With that in mind, we’ve made you th
JANUARY 1, 2019
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
Agencies would have until Jan. 13, 2018, to prepare for most of the revised Home Health Condition
On July 1, 2018, The Joint Commission will implement three new elements of performance (EP.) The
JANUARY 18, 2018
NURSING DEPARTMENT
On July 1, 2018, The Joint Commission will implement three new elements of performance (EP.) The
JANUARY 16, 2018
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
Presented on: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern
Presented on: Thursday, March 8, 2018 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern
Presented on: Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 1-2:30 p.m. ET Hand hygiene
MARCH 20, 2018
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
December 19, 2018 1:00-2:30 pm EST Studies show only 30% of your nurses ar
DECEMBER 6, 2018
NURSING DEPARTMENT
By John Palmer The Joint Commission has released a list of its 2018 Ambul
JANUARY 11, 2018
NURSING DEPARTMENT
APRIL 2, 2014
JUSTCODING
OCTOBER 8, 2014
JUSTCODING
Jennifer Thew, RN According to a 2018 survey by the Pew Center for Research, the United S
AUGUST 16, 2018
NURSING DEPARTMENT
HCPro is planning its 2018 GME books, webinars, and e-learning courses. We can't do this without
OCTOBER 6, 2017
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 provides rural add-on payments for home health episodes and vis
It is an understatement to say 2018 was an eventful year. If you need to review anything, we've m
JANUARY 1, 2019
A survey of 7,400 physicians taken while they completed the 2018 American Board of Surgery In-Tra
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Presented on: February 27, 2018, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST Speaker:
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
The Leapfrog Group this week released its spring 2018 Hospital Safety Grades, which found that ho
Presented on: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Time: 
AUGUST 23, 2018
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Presented on: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Time: 1:00-
AUGUST 23, 2018
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
Presented on: Wednesday, December 12 2018 |1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
Hospitals continued to struggle with safety issues in 2018, according to The Joint Commission&rsq
APRIL 4, 2019
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Modifying the Daily Common Working File (CWF) to Medicare Beneficiary Database (MBD) Fi
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
JUSTCODING
In response to last week’s modified Top 10 list (there’s been a request for another l
APRIL 25, 2019
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
By Jennifer Thew This first appeared July 25, 2018 on
JULY 26, 2018
NURSING DEPARTMENT
And now, to the recap of the 10 most frequently cited standards during all of 2018 (in hospitals;
APRIL 11, 2019
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
This article first appeared September 21, 2018 on
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
NURSING DEPARTMENT
This originally appeared on HealthLeaders Media on November 12, 2018. By John Co
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Terms of use synopsis
SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
With three new medical degree programs starting up in Texas by the fall of 2018, there is a growi
JULY 17, 2015
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Presented on: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern
Taking a look at the top healthcare technology hazards of 2018 The ECRI Institute publi
APRIL 1, 2018
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
Modifying the Daily Common Working File (CWF) to Medicare Beneficiary Database (MBD) Fi
By Jay Kumar This article first appeared October 2, 2018 on
OCTOBER 4, 2018
NURSING DEPARTMENT
In looking back at 2018 (heck, even in looking back to the beginning of 2019—it already see
JANUARY 10, 2019
SAFETY DEPARTMENT