Findings from an Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit show that Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan submitted claims with high-risk ICD-10-CM codes that did not comply with federal requirements, resulting in at least $14...Read More »
Local chapter leaders have many ways to keep their members informed of meetings and chapter updates (you can find some examples in the chapter events list below). Maybe you want to venture into the world of chapter newsletters and event flyers but aren’t sure where to start.
A report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) shows that Medicare billing for high-level inpatient stays increased over a six-year period, sparking concerns by the government about...Read More »
At the end of every month, ACDIS Editor Carolyn Riel reaches out to local chapter leaders regarding updates such as new meeting schedules, newsletters, and more. But these monthly updates don’t have to be limited to just meetings and events. If at any point chapter leaders step down and new ones...Read More »
According to an Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit, CMS did not use Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) data to identify waste or fraud. The audit states that previous OIG reports “recommend using CERT data to identify...Read More »
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) will be conducting a second round of audits to determine whether acute care hospitals are being inappropriately reimbursed for outpatient services provided to inpatients, according to an update to its...Read More »
