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FAQs of Opting Out of Medicare

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Opting out of Medicare has caused a lot of confusion for NPs and other providers. In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast (Episode #65) I address: The Social Security Act and how that impacts providers. When you can bill Medicare and when you don’t have to. What it means by opting out of Medicare.

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Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Relias

Yet coding mistakes can mean lost revenue, or worse — fines, compliance, and legal issues. It’s an unfair business practice.” “I’m hearing about very high productivity standards due to staffing shortages,” said Bowman. Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions. Revenue cycle leaders are pushing back against this practice.

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Optimizing Revenue Cycle Management and Clinical Documentation Integrity To Avoid Coding Disasters

Relias

Yet coding mistakes can mean lost revenue, or worse — fines, compliance, and legal issues. It’s an unfair business practice.” “I’m hearing about very high productivity standards due to staffing shortages,” said Bowman. Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions. Revenue cycle leaders are pushing back against this practice.