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Reassess ICD-10-PCS reporting, MS-DRG assignment for implantable defibrillators
Source: JustCoding
Sarah Nehring, CCS, CCDS, RHIT, writes that the increased complexity and cost of implantable cardiac defibrillator devices is reflected in the higher relative weight and longer length of stay for these MS-DRGs compared to pacemaker MS-DRGs. 
Hospitals seek en banc hearing in site neutral payments ruling
Source: HealthLeaders Media
In reversing a district court last month, the appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's payment reductions were a reasonable exercise of statutory authority.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: New proposed rule redefines 'reasonable and necessary'
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor focuses on the implications of a proposed rule which would redefine the "reasonable and necessary" Medicare coverage standard and would create a new coverage pathway for devices.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Storing PHI outside the United States
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Does HIPAA allow a covered entity or business associate to use a cloud services provider that stores protected health information (PHI) on servers outside the United States?

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