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06/06/2013

Take time now to make sure your documentation is in order before the June 30 e-prescribing (e-Rx) deadline to avoid a 2% cut in 2014 — even if you’ve met standards or qualified for a hardship exemption.

06/06/2013

Before slashing at expenses to deal with sequestration cuts to Medicare payments, make sure you’re collecting every dollar that you can.

06/06/2013

Avoid having incorrect information online about payments to your providers by disputing inaccuracies during a CMS-designated 45-day period.

06/06/2013
If you or your practice wants to get social via Facebook and other such tools, make sure to protect yourself from unwanted liability stemming from patient interaction.
06/06/2013
A recent bulletin from the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) gives fair warning: With unlikely exceptions, any claim that gives federal money to excluded workers – even those hired through employment agencies – can result in overpayment liability and civil monetary penalties for you.
06/06/2013

This week’s benchmark shows you the top 10 therapy codes billed under Medicare for 2011, the most recent data year available. Be especially vigilant to double-check the patient’s status against the therapy cap when billing any of these services and use an ABN when you believe the patient will exceed the cap.

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