AppriseMD Blog
In her recent article, “Ghosting the Medicare Provider Appeals Process,” Knicole C. Emanuel Esq. argues that the process by which denied Medicare claims are reviewed and appealed is counter to rest of the U.S. legal system. The lengthy process for addressing denied Medicare claims is multi-tiered and, until recently, hampered by a years-long backlog due […]
White Papers
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.
Case Studies
CLINICAL SUMMARY: A 34-year-old patient arrived in the emergency department (ED) experiencing complications from alcohol withdrawal, which began while staying at a sober living home. He began experiencing lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting and epigastric pain in addition to developing a bilateral rash to his upper extremities and was transported to the ED. The patient reported drinking […]