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The Impact of MACRA on Cardiology Billing

Medisys Compliance

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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Brief about Wound Care Reimbursements in Various Healthcare Settings

Medisys Compliance

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

Medisys Compliance

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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Billing Guidelines for Medicare Home Infusion Therapy (HIT)

Medisys Compliance

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.

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Understanding Basics of Alternative Payment Models (APMs)

Medisys Compliance

We shared basics of Alternative Payment Models (APMs) for reference purpose only, for detailed understanding you visit CMS website mentioned below. Medisys Data Solutions is a leading medical billing company providing billing and coding services for various medical billing specialities. APMs Overview.

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Understanding 3-Day Payment Window for Outpatient Billing

Medisys Compliance

If the admitting hospital is a Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), the payment window policy doesn’t apply. When would the 3-Day (or 1-Day) payment window not apply? Medisys Data Solutions is a leading medical billing company providing assistance in medical billing and coding functions for various medical specialities.

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008. Visit the Medicare payment resources page on the ASCA website to learn about the changes that CMS has made to the payment system and ensure that your ASC is paid appropriately.