What You Should Know About Coding & Billing For COVID-19

Feb 4, 2021 | News

While hospitals face another surge in COVID-19 cases, the healthcare system is yet again experiencing a significant strain on hospital resources. According to The Covid Tracking Project, as of December 5, there are over 100,000 COVID-19-related hospitalizations...

CMS Waives Regulations for Healthcare Providers to Combat COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020 | Medical Credentialing, News, Revenue Cycle Management Solutions

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking aggressive action, including regulatory flexibilities and blanket waivers, to help healthcare providers combat the spread of COVID-19 for the duration of the pandemic. For skilled nursing facilities...

CDC Supplemental ICD-10-CM Medical Coding for COVID-19 Coronavirus Encounters and Telehealth

Mar 18, 2020 | News, Revenue Cycle Management Solutions

This information was updated March 16, 2020 The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued supplemental medical coding guidelines for encounters and telehealth screenings related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. These codes are to be used in conjunction...

CMS Expands Access to Telehealth Services During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 18, 2020 | News, Revenue Cycle Management Solutions

Starting March 6, 2020, and for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare has expanded payment for telehealth services under the 1135 waiver authority and Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. Doctors, nurse practitioners,...

Success Story – Bluegrass Kidney Consultants

Mar 22, 2019 | News

Bluegrass Kidney Consultants in Louisville, KY benefited from Advantum Health’s expert billing services and revenue cycle management. Download the success story.