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One of the biggest revenue-killers for healthcare providers is DNFB accounts. DNFB (DNFB meaning “discharged, not final billed”) – defines unbilled accounts where the patient has been discharged from the healthcare facility, but the final bill from the encounter has not been submitted. The cost effects of outstanding DNFB accounts and claims denials are staggering, and can negatively impact the providers’ cash flow and potential net revenue. So, what are the best practices to reduce DNFB days and claims denials?
Final details for FY 2023 changes were made available with the release of the CMS Final Rule 2023 for IPPS on August 1, 2022. The rule includes information on overall reimbursement adjustments and updates to MS-DRGs, NTAP, MCE, and many other changes.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has developed and released new monkeypox CPT codes from the regular schedule to address a public health concern and track and report monkeypox testing and vaccinations.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its annual proposed Medicare payment rates for hospital outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) services. There will be a 60-day comment period for the 2023 OPPS proposed rule.
The FHIMA 2022 Annual Convention was held at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, July 17-20, 2022. YES Team Members connected with numerous attendees in the Exhibit Hall, sharing information about our HIM services, career opportunities, and free Giveaway.
Monkeypox is coded in the first chapter of ICD-10-CM, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases, and the code is B04. Read further for a summary of the symptoms, transmission, treatments and vaccinations for this rare viral disease.
January 2021 brought significant changes to the Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes for Office and Other Outpatient Services. AMA released a detailed document describing the 2023 E/M changes that will take effect on January 1.
The Refresh With YES: PCS Root Operations – Bypass, Dilation and Replacement Learning Path teaches learners how to apply ICD-10-PCS codes for bypass, dilation and replacement procedures.
CMS released the FY 2023 ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines, effective on October 1, 2022. The update summary notes that there are 331 new and 64 deleted codes, totaling 78,496 ICD-10-PCS codes for 2023.
CMS has released the 2023 ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines. The 2023 ICD-10-CM codes are to be used for discharges and patient encounters from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.