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Companies synergize efforts to expand class-leading consulting, medical coding, revenue cycle and compliance services in radiology, oncology, and other healthcare specialties AUSTIN, TX, March 16, 2022. Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies (RCCS) LLC, provider of specialty medical coding, revenue cycle, and compliance services for over 20 years, announced today the acquisition of Regents Health Resources, Inc., …

February Industry News CMS Expands LDCT Lung Cancer Screening Coverage On February 10, 2022, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the new expanded coverage for lung cancer screening utilizing low dose computed tomography (LDCT). Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and ranked highest in cancer-related deaths for both men …

January Industry News PHE Renewed Effective January 16, 2022, the public health emergency (PHE) was renewed once again for an additional 90 days. This provides an extension to the flexibilities and waivers granted under the PHE until at least April 16, 2022. Split (or shared) E/M Updates CMS has updated their policies for split (or …

2022 MPFS & RO Model Updates On December 10, 2021, the President signed into law the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act. This Congressional action directly affects the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) payment rates and the Radiation Oncology (RO) Model. In regard to services paid under MPFS, the Act increased …

CMS Releases 2022 Rulings On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issue the final rule for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) for calendar year (CY) 2022. The following is a high-level overview of the HOPPS and MPFS final rules. It is …

Surprise-Billing Act – Win for Insurers? On September 30, 2021, a second interim final rule was issued including implementation of the No Surprises Act. However, many believe the ruling favors insurers over providers when it comes to claim dispute resolutions. The No Surprise Act is intended to protect consumers against surprise medical billing when there …