FEATURE FOCUS The WCH iSmart EHR is now Stage 3Certified: Version 2.0 is Quick, Comprehensive, Customizable and MIPSFriendly An EHR should make the business of running a medical practice easier. That’s what WCH’s stage 3certified iSmart EHR does for healthcare providers. The updated electronic health record is easy to use with clear, customizable charting, new mandatory quality measurement tracking, practical patient information and eligibility features, and other requested practice management tools. Read more >>
DOCTOR FOR DOCTORS WCH Is Here to Help: Take Advantage of Chart Audit Reviews to Recover Income and Prevent Audits Random patient chart reviews are a solid business practice. Trained WCH auditors can help doctors learn how to take more comprehensive notes, fix coding errors, and bill services correctly to earn higher reimbursements and avoid costly insurance audits. Read more >>
REGULATORY UPDATES Mandatory Reporting of New PT and OT Codes with Modifiers Now in Effect Effective January 1, all physical therapists and occupational therapists must start using new codes accompanied by modifiers indicating plan of care and severity. Claims submitted without all of the information required will be rejected and returned. Read more >> New Evaluation and Management Standards for Level 3 and 4 Examinations Beginning March 1, coding for a level 3 expanded problem focused visit will require examination and documentation of twofive organ systems or body areas, and a level 4 detailed visit will require examination and documentation of sixseven organ systems or body areas. Read more >> Guidelines for Acceptable Electronic Signatures on Medical Records for Claims Processing Current CMS signature guidelines for medical review purposes require that medical services be authenticated by the person who ordered or provided them. CMS issued CR 6698: Signature Guidelines for Medical Review Purposes to clarify the signature requirements on all medical records. The Medicare Program Integrity Manual provides examples Read more >> HIPAA Basics for Providers: Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) rules for privacy, security and breach notification apply to most healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations, as well as their business associates. The Department of Health and Human Services Centers' Medical Learning Network outlines and clarifies HIPPAA rules in their publication, "HIPAA Basics for Providers: Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules". Read more >>
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