“If a Medicare patient is seen in the emergency department and then surgery is performed later that day or night, can the emergency department consult be billed with a modifier -57 along with the surgery? We have been under the impression that, at least in the office, the visit to decide to do the surgery is included in the surgical fee. Are we correct and does this apply to the encounter in the emergency department too?”
In about 2 months you need to report your quality metrics to CMS for the 2024 performance year. That means you only have 2 months left to make sure you meet the quality measures and optimize your score.
Providing individuals easy access to their health information allows them greater control over their health decisions. With access, they can better manage chronic conditions, adhere to treatments, identify errors in records, track wellness progress, and contribute data for research. Advances in health information technology now make it possible to access health information electronically, quickly, and in real-time, supporting a more patient-centered approach to healthcare.
Particle Health filed a federal antitrust lawsuit claiming that EPIC is blocking access to patient records. The lawsuit states that Epic is using its power to eradicate competition in the Healthcare Marketplace.