HHS to Delay Implimentation of ICD-10

HHS has now indicated that it is ready to look at postponing the implimentation od the ICD-10 system in October next year. To learn more visit the ICD Monitor through this link

CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Reporting and Returning of Overpayments

On Tue Feb 14, CMS proposed that providers and suppliers must “report and return self-identified overpayments either within 60 days of the incorrect payment being identified or on the date when a corresponding cost report is due, whichever is later.” The new announcement is one in a series of steps Medicare is taking to protect taxpayer dollars, including efforts to prevent overpayments from occurring. These efforts include letting private auditors working on behalf of Medicare catch wasteful spending before it happens,by expanding the use of Recovery Audit Contractors; testing changes …
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