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AppriseMD physician advisors overturned a denied inpatient stay for a myomectomy by discussing this procedure’s placement on the inpatient-only IPO list, which is for surgeries that are considered high risk. Even though the patient was discharged on the day of surgery, this reversal shows the importance of peer-to-peer discussions conducted by physician advisors with regulatory […]
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The financial impact of the IPO list magnified with the rise of CMS-4201-F, giving rise to inpatient reimbursement for all MAO patients who require services designated on the IPO list. Hospitals need to ensure that the proper setting is scheduled when any Medicare or MA patient undergoes a procedure designated on the IPO list, and they should also follow any proposed additions and removals to the list closely to ensure appropriate treatment and reimbursement.
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THE CHALLENGE In 2025, inpatient (IP) and outpatient healthcare claim denials increased by 12% and 14% respectively and the average amount per claim increased by 18%1, forcing hospitals to address payer denials head-on. Most health systems deploy a multi-prong approach to ensure appropriate reimbursement, including outsourcing at least a portion of their revenue cycle operations. […]