Category Archives: Miscellaneous

New Online Compliance Training Offered

Posted on January 2, 2013 by dzetter

Compliance requirements are getting more numerous and demanding.  You now have to perform a risk assessment to comply with EHR attestation.  We can help you with that. Zetter HealthCare is excited to offer a simple solution to maintain compliance for … Continue reading →

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CMS Updates Amending & Correcting Medical Record Documentation

Posted on December 23, 2012 by dzetter

Medicare principles have been updated on how to amend or correct entries in patient medical records.  CMS has directed contractors to give these changes added scrutiny.

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You Cannot Manage What You Do Not Measure

Posted on November 1, 2012 by dzetter

I have said this for years and it is even more important today. That’s why benchmarking is important. It shows how your operational performance stacks up against organizations similar to yours and allows you to gain greater control over your … Continue reading →

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Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

Posted on October 30, 2012 by clbaer

The CDC and FDA are still working with state and local health departments investigating the Meningitis Outbreak.  This form of meningitis is not contagious. The investigation includes fungal infections associated with injections in the spinal area, as well as a … Continue reading →

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Obtain New Type II NPI when Tax ID Changes

Posted on October 22, 2012 by dzetter

I was recently contacted by my friend, Mary Pat Whaley, FACMPE, about a question posed to her on her website, Manage My Practice.  Mary Pat asked me to answer the question since she thought I might be able to add … Continue reading →

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Office of Inspector General (OIG) 2013 Work Plan

Posted on October 11, 2012 by clbaer

Office of Inspector General released their 2013 OIG Work Plan last week. Some of the areas being targeted that are worth mentioning are as follows:

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PTANs in PECOS

Posted on October 9, 2012 by dzetter

After many requests and a long process, Medicare IDs (PTANs) may now be viewed within the PECOS interface.

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DHHS and DOJ Issue Warning On Potential EHR Misuse

Posted on October 5, 2012 by dzetter

In a follow-up to our article from September 11, 2012, EHRs: Friend or Foe?, here is a perfect example of additional concerns about EHRs.

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Service Wide Review Results for IPPS Claims for DRG 311: Angina Pectoris

Posted on October 4, 2012 by clbaer

Novitas Solutions conducted a 50 claim service wide post pay probe review for Diagnostic Related Grouping (DRG) 311:  Angina Pectoris.  The review ensures that services billed to Medicare are covered, are correctly coded, and are reasonable and necessary.  This review … Continue reading →

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Influenza Vaccine Payment Allowances – Annual Update for 2012-2013 Season MLN

Posted on October 3, 2012 by dzetter

Influenza Vaccine Payment Allowances – Annual Update for 2012-2013 Season MLN Matters® Number: MM8047 Effective Date: August 1, 2012

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