Archive for September 2015
Medicaid #ICD10 workarounds in California, three other states worry providers
On Oct. 1, Medicaid programs in California and three other states will not fully convert from the ICD-9 to the ICD-10 coding system. Instead, they have received CMS approval to convert claims coded in the ICD-10 system into ICD-9 codes, and use the older system to calculate payments to providers.
Read MoreFor-profit hospitals making more money, with a stable forecast
As hospitals around the country continue to consolidate and streamline operations, a leaner healthcare industry is also becoming more profitable. Moody’s Investors Service Monday said there’s a stable outlook for the U.S. for-profit hospital sector.
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