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Maximizing Reimbursement for Wound Care: A Guide to Higher Revenue

Medisys Compliance

Optimizing Documentation for Strong Reimbursement Claims Detailed Wound Assessments: Documenting wound characteristics meticulously is paramount. Medical Necessity Justification: Document the medical necessity for each service provided. Include photographs to enhance clarity.

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Recent Changes in Medicare/Medicaid Billing for Behavioral Health

Medisys Compliance

Documentation and Compliance With the changes in billing, there is an increased emphasis on accurate documentation and compliance. Documentation and Compliance With the changes in billing, there is an increased emphasis on accurate documentation and compliance. All rights reserved.

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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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3 Key Wound Care Billing Updates for 2024

Medisys Compliance

Starting in January 2024, home health agencies must bill for dNPWT devices using the dedicated TOB code 032x. This update requires home health agencies to adjust their billing processes and documentation to ensure accurate claims for dNPWT devices. This code is separate from the codes used for other wound care services.

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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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Optimizing SNF Billing: A Comprehensive Guide with Essential Tips

Medisys Compliance

These steps are vital for optimizing SNF billing. Understand Medicare’s Prospective Payment System (PPS) Medicare Part A reimburses SNFs under a PPS, providing a fixed rate per day based on the resident’s classification. Track remaining Medicare Part A SNF benefit days to avoid billing for non-covered days.

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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? We shared basic information on 3-day payment window so when it will be useful while billing outpatients services which later are shifted as inpatients services.