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How Reducing Confusion Can Ease Medical Billing Stress for Employees

Healthcare IT Today

Employees on employer-sponsored plans also now have to deal with multiple invoices from different providers for deductibles and other payments. In fact, according to data from Health Payment Systems (HPS), the average U.S. family can expect to receive approximately 125 pieces of mail each year related to health care billing.

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

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Isaac Smith, Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement Specialist at Medcare MSO ASCs are types of medical facilities that are subject to stringent regulations. However, ASC billing practices must be followed to ensure proper reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

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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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3 Key Wound Care Billing Updates for 2024

Medisys Compliance

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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Recent Changes in Medicare/Medicaid Billing for Behavioral Health

Medisys Compliance

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.