The 2023 OPPS proposed rule is out, and it includes some minor changes to the inpatient-only list and a proposal for a new type of hospital. CMS will now host a public comment period through September 13 before finalizing the rule in early November.
Sepsis is tricky to define, but permitting multiple definitions to be applied at a single facility creates confusion and inconsistency. Apply these tips to guide the process of creating a sepsis definition for your organization.
Coding professionals can get an early start to 2023 by reviewing CPT codes that will be added, revised, and deleted next year. Analysis of the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule reveals changes to 10 chapters in the CPT Manual, in addition to the revisions to the E/M chapter.
This week’s Medicare updates include updates to the manual regarding new payer only codes, information on a preliminary injunction against EMTALA guidance issued in July, the materials and recording from the August 2022 HOP Panel Meeting, and more!
A spinal fusion is used to permanently connect two or more vertebrae in the spine, eliminating motion between them. Review ICD-10-PCS coding for spinal fusions based on key information in the operative note.
