This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG report on Medicare vulnerabilities related to off-the-shelf orthotic braces, a revised MLN Fact Sheet on swing bed services, and more!
Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, CEDC, reviews the basics of CPT critical care services and addresses common reporting questions, such as services that pass midnight, continuous care, and which clinical tasks count toward critical care.
A recent study found that social determinants of health (SDOH) can make patients less likely to receive rehabilitation services during a critical care hospital stay.
The 42 CFR Part 2 final rule brings substantial changes for HIPAA privacy compliance leaders, notably aligning the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records with HIPAA standards.
This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG report on Medicare vulnerabilities related to off-the-shelf orthotic braces, a revised MLN Fact Sheet on swing bed services, and more!
