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New Hypertension Codes Released

October 2016 ICD-10 Code Update: New Hypertension Codes Released New hypertension codes for hypertensive urgency (I16.0), hypertensive emergency (I16.1), and hypertensive crisis, unspecified (I16.9) went into effect for discharges starting October 1st. According to Coding Clinic, “The American Academy of Pediatrics requested detailed codes to track patients who present with...

The Yates Memo and Healthcare: What you need to know

The Yates Memo in Practice Recently, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced two False Claim Act (“FCA”) settlements requiring a Board member and executive leadership to make considerable monetary payments to resolve their liability for their involvement in the illegal scheme. In the first case involving North American Health Care...

Lessons learned from an Independent Review Organization

Provident has served as an Independent Review Organization (“IRO”) for organizations fulfilling their Corporate Integrity Agreements (“CIAs”). Throughout our engagements, we have identified key findings and recommendations through our review of Arrangement Procedures, Arrangement Requirements and Focused Arrangements. Below are key items we think are necessary to ensuring your policies,...

Are you ready for the FY2017 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Update?

The ICD-10 partial code freeze is over and effective October 1, 2016 there will be many changes to the ICD-10 code set. Recently both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the 2017 ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. Below is the...

The 60 Day Overpayment Rule

Reporting and Returning Self-Identified Overpayments: the 60 Day Overpayment Rule Overpayments occur, even in the most efficient and complaint provider settings. Overpayments may be isolated (e.g., adding a modifier to a claim) or involve hundreds of claims (e.g., inappropriately billing observational services). Overpayments may occur as a result of a...

Improve your CDI query process with mobile technology

Why use mobile technology to improve your CDI query process? DocEdge™ Communicator mobile and web-based application: Expedites physician responses securely Drives query quality Reduces notification fatigue See the infographic below for more information.  

Enterprise Risk Management – Essential Elements for a Successful Program

From our experience assessing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs across the country, Provident has identified seven key elements for success: Phased Approach – ERM programs involve active engagement from leadership as well as on the ground operational teams. Enhance or develop your program in phases, allowing for organizational...

Clinical Documentation Improvement in 2016

Clinical Documentation Improvement in 2016 – The New Normal Over the past several years, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Programs have proliferated. In fact, 81% of hospitals have reported having a CDI Program according to a 2015 study by the Advisory Board. The emphasis on documentation has been driven by internal...

Stay compliant: High cost DRGs you need to pay attention to

It’s been eight months since the implementation of ICD-10. It appears the sky has not fallen. Coder productivity as expected has slowed, but is showing signs of improvement. In a recent AHIMA survey conducted in early May approximately 68% of the 156 coding professionals who responded reported that there was...

Slowing the Revolving Claims Door with Pre-Bill Revenue Integrity Reviews

For the majority of healthcare organizations across the country, the transition to ICD-10 was smooth – cases are being timely coded and dropped and revenue cycle A/R goals are being met. Don’t get too comfortable. Every leader in the revenue cycle should be asking the following questions: How have our...

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