Medicare payment systems undergo many updates at the beginning of the new year. In the January 2024 update to the ASC Payment System, there are new HCPCS Level II codes for the following ambulatory surgical centers, dentist offices, and durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers: Payments can be passed through covered devices Radiation therapy guided by […]
To capture Medicare reimbursement for complex Medicare patient visits, you must know when to use this G2211 Code add-on code. To report the additional time, effort, and related practice expenses associated with caring for Medicare patients across the continuum of care, qualified healthcare providers can begin billing HCPCS Level II codes on Jan. 1, 2024. […]
An end-to-end platform is sought by deep adopters of RCM technology from a single vendor, according to a new Healthcare IT research report. Some providers have adopted technology from only one vendor in order to achieve an end-to-end revenue cycle management (RCM) platform. There are several benefits to working with one vendor, but there are […]
Doctors must consider the implications of altering a patient’s status. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is suggesting novel retrospective and prospective appeal procedures in compliance with a federal district court order from the District of Connecticut. On December 21, the agency unveiled a proposed rule aiming to institute an appeal mechanism for […]
The healthcare landscape is undergoing an unprecedented evolution, set to drive a significant transformation in patient experience in 2024. Recent technological advancements, coupled with increased patient expectations for enhanced care, are converging with a comprehensive approach encompassing clinical, social, and behavioral facets of patient well-being. This convergence necessitates the modernization of care delivery systems to […]
Understanding the complexities of healthcare finance can resemble untangling a sophisticated puzzle. Every billing and coding intricacy holds the potential to influence patient care delivery. Recognizing this significance is key, and that’s precisely where the game-changing influence of revenue cycle management software becomes evident. Your worry might revolve around the potential financial stress on healthcare […]
Revenue cycle leaders ought to contemplate including these three challenges in their organization’s roster of New Year’s resolutions. 1. Automating Payer Processes: Similar to healthcare organizations, payers have also started embracing automated solutions, intensifying challenges in managing denials and causing delays in payment for rendered care. At the 2023 Revenue Tech Exchange in Raleigh, leaders […]
Hospital bills that remain unpaid for over 90 days often stem from claims that were initially rejected by payers. Additionally, the longer a bill is initially declined, the greater the likelihood that it will take more than 90 days to be resolved. These discoveries are highlighted in a recent report by Healthcare Consulting Company, which […]
The inception of Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits dates back to 2005, reaching their zenith around 2010 before encountering a deceleration amidst the COVID-19 period. In 2006, Congress granted the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) the authority to launch the Recovery Audit Contractor program across three initial states: New York, Florida, and California. […]
Denial rates, notably within Medicare Advantage, are on the rise, impacting both hospital revenue cycles and patient care, remarked the executive director of a Minnesota-based large multispecialty health care organization focused on Revenue Cycle management. Despite the organization reporting a favorable margin this year, it falls short in achieving profits comparable to those of insurers, […]










