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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. This article discusses the latest changes, providing a comprehensive guide to navigating the evolving billing landscape. These measures aim to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.

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

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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). Telehealth Considerations Telehealth has become an increasingly important aspect of mental healthcare delivery.

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Understanding Basics of Alternative Payment Models (APMs)

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An Alternative Payment Model (APM) is a payment approach that gives added incentive payments to provide high-quality and cost-efficient care. Many states are taking advantage of Medicaid program flexibility and federal financing to implement APMs in a variety of ways. Types of Alternative Payment Models.