Healthicity Blog

GI procedures, particularly colonoscopies, present unique coding challenges. 

The HCPCS code G2211 is an add-on code to certain Evaluation and Management codes. Much of the medical coding industry has been talking about this code because as of Jan. 1, 2024, Medicare began paying separately for it – but many coders and auditors are still curious about when it can be reported...

At Healthicity, we believe in recognizing the exceptional contributions of compliance professionals who go above and beyond to ensure that their organizations uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics. This year, we are thrilled to feature our first-ever Compliance Officer of the Year...

New updates to OIG’s Work Plan over the last month span a wide range of subjects and areas of focus – let's take a look at some key additions.

Ah, the age-old question: who is responsible for compliance? 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) program is one of the processes that Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) can use when providers are selected by medical review. CMS claims this review process is designed to help providers reduce claim denials and...

Since the OIG’s new General Compliance Program Guidelines came out at the end of last year, compliance teams have been working hard to sort through the new recommendations. And so have we!