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Understanding the ICD-10 Code for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) was implemented in October 2015 and will remain in effect until October 2023. Properly utilizing COPD codes can help healthcare providers (HCPs) with medical billing and coding, leading to accurate claim submission and reimbursement for their services.

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#WWBR Week of September 22, 2014

Chilmark Research

Medicare’s Pioneer program down to 19 ACOs after three more exit. After Surgery, Surprise $117,000 Medical Bill From Doctor He Didn’t Know. And plenty of other great reading too. Enjoy the articles and have a great weekend! Melanie Davis for Modern Healthcare. ” – Brian. Press Release.

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150 top places to work in healthcare

Henry Kotula

Voted one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Fortune and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes in 2015, Atrium Health sets the standard for workplace satisfaction in addition to healthcare delivery. For employees over 55 years old, the hospital offers free Medicare and health claims assistance.

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Hospitals’ off-site fees draw lawmakers’ scrutiny

Henry Kotula

[link] More than two years after Congress acted to shield patients from surprise medical bills , lawmakers are turning to another source of unexpected medical costs: the fees that hospitals tack on for services provided in clinics they own. Others could see the added cost reflected later in higher premiums and copays.