HCCIntelligence™ Live Webinar: 2022 Coding & Policy Impacts: What Home-Based Providers and Practices Need to Know!

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The webinar discussed the significant coding, reimbursement, and policy changes for 2022 that home-based providers and practices need to know. The presenters covered topics such as the impact of coding changes, payment cuts, and policy updates on home and domiciliary E&M coding. They also discussed changes to care management services, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring. Some key takeaways include:<br /><br />- The payment cuts initially expected for 2022 have been reduced due to recent legislation. The cuts will be phased in over the year, with a 1% reduction in payments for specific periods.<br />- Split share visits in skilled nursing facilities or inpatient settings can be billed under either the physician or the non-physician practitioner who provided the substantive portion of the visit.<br />- Chronic care management (CCM) and principal care management (PCM) services offer opportunities for increased revenue. These services reimburse providers for managing the care of patients with chronic conditions and high-risk diseases.<br />- Telehealth policies will continue to be dependent on the public health emergency declaration, with audio-only services limited to mental health conditions after the emergency ends.<br />- New ICD-10 diagnosis codes have been introduced, including codes for post-COVID-19 conditions, social determinants of health, and specific chronic conditions.<br /><br />The presenters emphasized the importance of using certified electronic health records, tracking time spent on care management services, and documenting comprehensive care plans for CCM services. They also highlighted the need for accurate coding and proper documentation to ensure reimbursement.<br /><br />For further information, participants were encouraged to visit the HCC Intelligence Resource Center and reach out to the HCC Institute's hotline for any questions or assistance.

Keywords

coding changes

reimbursement changes

policy changes

home-based providers

E&M coding

care management services

telehealth

ICD-10 diagnosis codes

chronic care management

comprehensive care plans