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Coding Resources

THE 2011 PHYSICIAN QUALITY REPORTING SYSTEM (PQRS) AND ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING (eRx) INCENTIVE PROGRAM EXPERIENCE REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE

  • Click CMS PQRS website for full report
  • Click Coding FAQs for more information about PQRS, eRx, and other eHealth initatives

ASE’s 2013 Coding and reimbursement newsletter NEW
2013 HOPPS and PFS Final Rules ReleasedNew

Medicare RAC E&M AuditsNew

HHS Announces Intent to Delay ICD-10 Compliance Until October 1, 2014

McKesson’s Open Letter on the Policy Change Pertaining to Inpatient Echo Interpretations Perfor on the Same Day as an E/M Service

CMS Proposes 2.1% Hike For Hospital Outpatient Departments; Proposed Hospital Outpatient Rates for Echo Services Would Remain Stable in 2013

CMS Issues 2013 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Targeting Cardiovascular Imaging Services

CMS Releases HOPPS and PFS Proposed Rules

Prior Authorization for United Advantage and Railroad Plans

What You Need To Know About Echocardiography Report Documentation for Contrast Reimbursement

2012 Private Payer Preauthorization Requirements

2012 Coding Newsletter

 

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