The OIG in 2012 will continue to address previous years' problem areas, but it currently appears to be taking a closer look into physician billing, specifically the use of modifiers that impact reimbursement.
As a follow-up to the AMA announcement regarding ICD-10, CMS held a provider call today to address questions and official responses from the government.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a National Provider Call on ICD-10 Implementation Strategies and Planning on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 1:30-3 pm ET.
As is the case with many RAC provider and hospital issues, the first stop on the national level for providing contractors with guidance on billing and coding is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Check out Jana's 20 minute segment on the RAC Monitor's 'Virtual Cafe from AHIMA' to learn more about mobility tools for physicians and the impact of EHR implementations on physician workflow
