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The Impact of MACRA on Cardiology Billing

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MACRA replaced the previously used Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula for Medicare physician payments. Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs): These models encourage collaboration between providers and offer the potential for higher shared savings if specific quality and cost goals are met.

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Direct Billing by MFTs and MHCs: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 2024

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However, it’s important to note that MFT and MHC services furnished to residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) remain subject to consolidated billing under the SNF prospective payment system (PPS). Our team of certified coders can ensure accurate coding for your services, maximizing your reimbursements.

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3 Key Wound Care Billing Updates for 2024

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Providers should consult the latest CPT manual and coding resources to ensure they are using the correct codes for their services. Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Updates OPPS is a payment system used by Medicare to reimburse hospitals for outpatient services, including some wound care procedures.

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Brief about Wound Care Reimbursements in Various Healthcare Settings

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Wound Care Reimbursements in Various Healthcare Settings Inpatient Hospital Wound care in an inpatient hospital setting is reimbursed through the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment system. The MPFS is a payment system that reimburses healthcare providers for services rendered to Medicare patients in an outpatient setting.

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Revised Updates for Renal Dialysis Billing

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Proposed ESRD Payment System. This rule also proposes an update to the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) dialysis payment rate for renal dialysis services furnished by ESRD facilities for calendar year (CY) 2023. To know more about our Medicare billing services, contact us at info@medisysdata.com / 302-261-9187.

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Understanding Basics of Alternative Payment Models (APMs)

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An Alternative Payment Model (APM) is a payment approach that gives added incentive payments to provide high-quality and cost-efficient care. CMMI considers APMs to be any arrangements whereby providers are held accountable for the quality and costs of care, not just paid based on the volume of services they deliver.

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Billing Guidelines for Medicare Home Infusion Therapy (HIT)

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If a patient receiving home infusion therapy is also under a home health plan of care and receives a visit that is unrelated to the administration of the home infusion drug, then payment for the home health visit would be covered under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) and billed on the home health claim.