The AMA and CMS have released significant changes to outpatient office E/M coding. The new coding guidelines will be implemented January 1, 2021...
June Update to the OIG Workplan
The OIG has issued the June update to their Workplan. The newest update contains a couple of notable additions for providers. Advanced Care Plan...
July 2020 OPPS Update
CMS has issued their July 2020 update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). The update contains a number of notable...
CMS Issues New COVID Waivers and Expands Coverage
Last week, CMS published guidelines for expanded coverage and payment for services rendered during the public health emergency. Some of the nota...
HBE Advisors Offers Denial Management Services
HBE Advisors prides itself on supporting our clients for over two decades. We are here to serve our clients’ needs and assist with issues as t...
The AMA Releases Two New CPT Codes for COVID-19 Antibody Testing
In response to the continued widespread outbreak of COVID-19, the AMA has revised one CPT code and released two additional CPT codes to repo...
HBE Advisors Offers Remote Coding, Education and Revenue Cycle Services
We know the healthcare community is facing many challenges. During this time, accurate and timely reimbursement is essential for all providers. HBE...
CMS Issues Instructions for Modifier CS for COVID Cost Sharing Waivers
Yesterday, CMS issued an update regarding the use of modifier CS for cost sharing waivers effective March 18, 2020 through the end of the Public Healt...
CMS Publishes Sweeping Policy Changes in Interim Final Rule
Updates and regulatory changes continue to pour in as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Yesterday, CMS issued an Interim Final Rule (IFC) with swee...