Medisys Compliance

MARCH 14, 2023

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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Medisys Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Providers should consult the latest CPT manual and coding resources to ensure they are using the correct codes for their services. 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.

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Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 4, 2022

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.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 25, 2024

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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Medisys Compliance

JUNE 20, 2022

If a patient receiving home infusion therapy is also under a home health plan of care and receives a visit that is unrelated to the administration of the home infusion drug, then payment for the home health visit would be covered under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) and billed on the home health claim.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 11, 2024

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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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 11, 2024

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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