The presence of a CMS Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) representative at an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing are now the norm. These QIO Reps are armed with a formal Position Paper opposing claim coverage. THIS introduces a level of clinical, regulatory, and legal scrutiny that can materially shift the outcome of an appeal. These Position Papers are typically constructed with precise references to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Conditions of Participation,

Evidence From FY 2023 CMS Data and Implications for Agency Governance, Compliance, and Financial Sustainability The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to expand prior authorization and pre-claim review programs as central mechanisms to reduce improper Medicare payments while preserving beneficiary access to medically necessary services. The Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for Home Health Services represents a mature application of this strategy, shifti

And that it could be effective for cost reports being prepared for CY2019? Chances are that your internal records (the Chart of Accounts,...

Joe Osentoski, BAS, RN-BC ADR and Appeals Specialist Gateway Home Health Coding & Consulting LLC The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...

From the desk of Joe Osentoski, BAS, RN-BC ADR and Appeals Specialist Gateway Home Health Coding & Consulting LLC Medicare Administrative...

In a January 23, 2018 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) release from CMS, we discovered some interesting and concerning information. Most...

Due to public comments received and stakeholder feedback about CMS’ discharge planning proposal from late 2015, CMS has determined “there...

Comprehensive revisions have been made to Appendix B to address the updates to the conditions of participation for Home Health Agencies....

We would like to remind providers that the Review Choice Demonstration is quickly approaching with a target date as early as October 1st,...