Monthly Archives: January 2012
EHR Incentive Program Start-up Guides
CMS has created useful resources to participants in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. A few new resources include: An Introduction to the Medicare EHR Incentive Program for Eligible Professionals- this interactive guide walks EPs through every aspect of … Continue reading
Rural Health Clinic Cost Rate Cap for 2012
The RHC upper payment limit per visit is increased from $78.07 to $79.48 effective January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012 (i.e., CY 2012). The 2012 rate reflects a 1.8 percent increase over the 2011 payment limit in accordance with … Continue reading
ICD-10: Time to prepare in 2012
The implementation of the new ICD-10 diagnosis code sets are schedule for Oct. 1, 2013. But don’t wait until 2013 to begin your process of conversion. ICD-10 will increase from 15,000 to 140,000 codes that physicians and coders will need … Continue reading