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CMS, ONC finalize rules on interoperability, patient access to health records
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS and the HHS Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology finalized a pair of complementary rules on March 9 aimed at improving interoperability and providing patients with free and secure access to their health data.
Approximately 25% of provider organization revenues tied to value-based payments
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Despite the popularity of accountable care organizations, leaders are still more concerned about maintaining the strength of the bottom line.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Clinical manifestations and ICD-10-CM coding for the novel coronavirus
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Review the diagnostic considerations, documentation guidelines, and coding instructions for the novel coronavirus, which is rapidly spreading across the United States.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Viral sepsis versus viral sepsis syndrome
Source: ACDIS
Q: I am a little confused about sepsis coding. I understand that the documentation of “sepsis syndrome” should be queried, but when should “viral sepsis” versus “viral sepsis syndrome” be used?

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Upcoming CMS Events

Wednesday, 3/11 - Special Open Door Forum: Prior Authorization Process for Certain DMEPOS Items
Thursday, 3/12 - Ground Ambulance Organizations: Data Collection for Public Safety-Based Organizations Call
Thursday, 3/19 - Open Payments: Your Role in Health Care Transparency Call
Thursday, 4/2 - Ground Ambulance Organizations: Data Collection for Medicare Providers Call
 

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