The deadlines to implement the 2023 ICD-10 and CPT changes are fast approaching. The implementation date for 2023 ICD-10 is October 1, 2022. The...
OIG Targets Critical Care Services
The OIG has released a new audit report of critical care services. The audit revealed a significant error rate and identified the following deficien...
2023 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
CMS has released the 2023 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule. The proposed rule is more than 2,000 pages and contains numerous, important rule change...
2023 E/M Changes are Here
AMA has issued an early release of the 2023 E/M changes. The AMA had previously indicated they would be revising a significant portion of the E/...
2022 Critical Care Changes
The 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule contained significant revisions for proper reporting of critical care services. The changes ...
CMS Releases the 2023 IPPS Proposed
CMS released the 2023 Proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment Rule. The 1,786 page document includes some major changes for the upcoming year inc...
2022 Compliance Trends
Identifying compliance trends and proactively evaluating them within your organization is a key component of an effective program. As consultant...
The 2021 Medicare FFS Improper Payment Report
The 2021 Medicare Fee-For-Service Improper Payments Report was released last week. The report is a valuable resource for healthcare compliance p...
OIG to Audit High Risk DRGs
The OIG has released the November update to their Work Plan. The most recent update includes plans to audit hospital claims billed with mechanical v...