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Recent Changes in Medicare/Medicaid Billing for Behavioral Health

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Introduction The landscape of Medicare and Medicaid billing for behavioral health services has undergone significant changes recently. Understanding these updates is crucial for behavioral health providers to ensure compliance, maximize reimbursements, and continue delivering high-quality care. All rights reserved.

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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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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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3 Key Wound Care Billing Updates for 2024

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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. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues annual updates to the OPPS payment rates and co-payment amounts.

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Optimizing SNF Billing: A Comprehensive Guide with Essential Tips

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Accurate and timely billing is a fundamental aspect of financial success for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), particularly when it comes to optimizing SNF billing. In this guide, we will explore into essential SNF billing tips to help you optimize your billing processes and navigate the complexities of reimbursement.

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Maximizing Reimbursement for Wound Care: A Guide to Higher Revenue

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Regular Audits and Reviews: Regularly audit your billing practices to identify any coding inconsistencies or missed opportunities. Understanding Reimbursement Models Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): This model assigns Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) to specific wound care procedures, determining the reimbursement rate.

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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.