Archive for February 2022
No Surprises Act 2022: Provisions Protect Patients from Unexpected Out-of-Network Medical Expenses
Designed to protect consumers from unanticipated medical bills when they unknowingly receive out-of-network health services, the No Surprises Act (NSA) was part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which took effect on January 1, 2022.
Read MoreProvisional Codes Now Available to Report Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Young Children
In anticipation of an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA, AMA has released provisional codes for the pediatric COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 6 months up to 5 years of age.
Read MoreHow HCC Medical Coding Can Turn Your Healthcare Organization Into a Profitable One
The cost of inaccurate HCC medical coding is detrimental to an organization’s bottom line. Without a true assessment of the patient’s care, the hospital’s reimbursement is lower, leaving money on the table.
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