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This week in Medicare updates—2/12/2020
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include a new NCA on artificial hearts and related devices, the advance notice for 2021 Medicare Advantage rates and policies, two memos for hospitals regarding coronavirus considerations, and more!
CMS: Providers incorrectly billing HCPCS code for electro-acupuncture devices
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Providers need to clean up coding for electro-acupuncture devices, according to CMS. Claims submitted with HCPCS code L8679 will be subject to additional scrutiny to ensure they're correct.
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What PDPM means for coding in SNFs
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The Patient-Driven Payment Model has shaken up skilled nursing facility (SNF) billing and coding. Learn the ins and outs of PDPM and how it will affect your organization.
 

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Q&A: MOON delivery in outpatient surgeries
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: If a patient receives less than 24 hours of observation care, do you still have to provide the patient with the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) form?

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