Medical Coding Guidelines for COVID-19 Treatment and Vaccinations
With COVID-19 vaccinations now being administered across the United States, we have compiled these medical coding guidelines to account for the treatment and vaccinations for the novel Coronavirus.
Reimbursements for COVID-19 Treatments & Testing of Uninsured Individuals
As with all other industries, healthcare providers are facing financial challenges stemming from COVID-19. Getting reimbursements for COVID-19 treatments of uninsured individuals is complicated & requires healthcare providers to stay up to date with the nuances of the HRSA program for the uninsured. In this article we provide a consolidated view of everything one should know about the HRSA program for COVID-19 treatments of the uninsured.
The Increasing Acceptance of Telemedicine for Care Delivery in the Post COVID-19 Era
Telemedicine is gaining increasing acceptance as a direct consequence of the Coronavirus outbreak. The bigger question is if telemedicine will continue and possibly even grow post-COVID-19 or is this just a passing phase that has gained popularity out of necessity and will wane off. In this article, MBW brings you a list of reasons why Telemedicine is the new normal.
Revenue Cycle in the Times of COVID-19 – Creating a Sustainable Financial Future
COVID-19 updates by the regulators are across the news today. With many physician practices choosing to operate remotely, and reduced patient visits to the outpatient department, the financial health of healthcare providers is now reeling under the shock of COVID-19.
A leader’s dilemma: Dealing with ‘coronavirus uncertainties’ in the business
The coronavirus outbreak is affecting small businesses in a variety of ways. From the loss of business to remote work, rules are changing fast, and companies are being forced to adapt.
New CPT Code Released to report laboratory testing services that diagnose the presence of the novel Corona Virus
The unique CPT code will be used to report laboratory testing services that diagnose the presence of the novel coronavirus. This will help provide the data for analytics as testing to identify the incidence of the virus continues across the United States.
New HIPAA Waivers Relax Telehealth Restrictions to allow care continuity during COVID-19 Emergency
Doctors in the United States can now use video via messaging apps such as Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger and FaceTime to meet with patients and diagnose illnesses, without worrying about violating HIPAA privacy laws.