CMS recently released a transmittal regarding the quarterly updates to the OPPS. The transmittal, which was originally published internally, was republished for the public regarding updates that went into effect on October 1. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Laboratory services are often overlooked as potential suspects for fraud because they are typically not considered high-cost services. But the sheer volume of laboratory services billed more than compensates for their low cost. These charges represent hundreds of millions in healthcare spending.
Practices that treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis of the knee must review a new uniform policy that covers a variety of painful chronic conditions. Start now by training staff and reaching out to patients who are no longer covered.
New research has found that outpatient follow-up after psychiatric hospitalization among patients with first-admission schizophrenia was associated with a significantly lower risk of readmission, according to a study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.
