by Medical Management Institute | Jun 11, 2018 | Healthcare, ICD-10 Updates, Medical Coding, MMI Blog
Though hospice has only been around since 1983, the number of Medicare recipients receiving these services has nearly tripled since then, growing to a full 1.5 million in 2017. In these 35 years, hospice principal diagnoses have changed dramatically. In the early... 
by Medical Management Institute | Jun 7, 2018 | Healthcare, Healthcare in the News, MMI Blog
As we’ve discussed numerous times before, telehealth is quickly gaining popularity and recognition across the country. While the idea of consulting with a doctor via a computer screen from the comfort of your own home may have seemed like science fiction just a few... 
by Medical Management Institute | Jun 6, 2018 | Compliance Updates, Healthcare, Healthcare in the News, MMI Blog
Patient privacy is a sacred issue in the medical community, and nowhere is this discretion more important than in the area of substance use and abuse. Thanks to strict legislation, providers, coders, front desk staff, and any other healthcare professional who comes... 
by Medical Management Institute | Jun 4, 2018 | Compliance Updates, Healthcare, Medical Coding, MMI Blog
As discussed in a previous blog, presumptive drug tests are coded with CPT codes and describe initial drug screenings. Definitive drug tests, on the other hand, are coded using HCPCS and give more specific information regarding the patient’s drug use. According to a... 
by Medical Management Institute | Jun 1, 2018 | Compliance Updates, Healthcare, Medical Coding, MMI Blog
In the midst of the national opioid epidemic, it’s no surprise that screenings for commonly abused drugs have become more and more commonplace. These initial screenings, often referred to as presumptive drug tests, will identify basic information about the patient’s... 