October, 2014 - Make Your Revenue Smarter

Clinicians: Signature Value

Modifier -59 – Will “X” Mark the Spot?

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A white paper is available from AQ-IQ regarding the new modifiers effective January 1, 2014. Download it here.

CDC Ebola Update

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Please find the following links covering various topics and updates related to Ebola from the CDC.   Outbreak Update – October 25, 2014 Interim Guidance: EMS Systems & 9-1-1 PSAPs: Management of Patients in the U.S. – Updated October 24, 2014 Recommendations for Safely Performing Acute Hemodialysis in Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in U.S. Hospitals […]

Ebola Information from CDC

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This checklist is produced by the CDC. Additional information is available on the CDC site.  

IPPS Final Rule FY2015

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According to CMS, some of the changes implement certain statutory provisions contained in the Affordable Care Act and other legislation.  These changes are applicable to discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2014, unless otherwise specified in this final rule.  There are updates to the rate of increase limits for certain hospitals excluded from the IPPS that are […]