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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...

Data, data, everywhere – what’s a compliance professional to do? 

The recommendations are loud and clear: there should be a notable separation between Legal and Compliance. 

Risk assessments have been a critical component of compliance programs for many years. Some people even refer to risk assessments as the “eighth element of a compliance program.” 

The OIG’sGeneral Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) has a lot to review, which is why we’re offering ongoing webinars about key topics in the document. Our next webinar in this series features a critical area of interest: patient quality and safety. 

Understanding the importance of medical necessity in your compliance program is, well, a necessity. 

It's that time of year again – compliance programs are putting the finishing touches on their annual audit plan for the year ahead. Wrangling those fresh and familiar compliance risks is like a puzzle – you've got to be organized and clever to piece together a winning plan.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is EVERYWHERE. There’s no escaping this disruptive technology, which is why it’s critical to learn more about the risks and compliance challenges associated with it.