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INDUSTRY HEADLINES OF THE WEEK
APDA UPDATES & BUSINESS NEWS
WELCOME NEW APDA MEMBERS!
APDA is pleased to welcome the following new members from Florida:
Allied Mobile X-ray
Portable Medical Diagnostics
APDA is now taking nominations for Executive Officers and Board Positions.
Nominations are due no later than October 16, 2020. Elections will be held October 23, 2020 during the Members Only Annual Virtual Conference meeting.
How to nominate: Check you email - instructions were sent to members on 9/18/20 or sign in to APDA website and go to Resources tab/member communications for instructions.
Members must be in good dues standing in order to be eligible to vote. There will be one vote per member company.
MEMBERS ONLY. APDA continuously strives to provide valuable educational resources for its members. As a benefit of membership, members have access to the Resources tab on our website to learn the latest in APDA's advocacy initiatives, industry legislation, compliance news, past newsletters, communications to members and more. Members must login to access the Resources tab.
CONTINUE TO SCROLL DOWN TO READ IMPORTANT ADVOCACY NEWS COVID UPDATES and MEMBER ISSUES OF THE WEEK
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APDA ADVOCACY NEWS
Novitas R Code Update: APDA's lobbying partner, Chris Sarley from CGA has been in conversation with Senator Toomey's office. We have learned that Novitas reports it will reconcile its Survey Monkey and PXR industry results by November, at which time it will issue new rates.
Ask for Additional Covid Cost Reimbursement: CGA is in the process of seeking reimbursement from CMS for the new code 99072 approved by AMA. This code is intended to cover additional supplies, materials, and clinical staff time over and above those usually included in an office visit or other non-facility service(s), when performed during a Public Health Emergency as defined by law, due to respiratory-transmitted infectious disease.
2021 6% Medicare reimbursement cut: CGA has prepared a comment letter asking CMS to remove portable diagnostic codes from the 6% cut. The letter also incorporates ideas from NASL (National Association for the support of Long Term Care) explaining in detail how these cuts will negatively impact long term care and the elderly.
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COVID NEWS
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Key Dates and Summary of requirements for recipients that received over $10,000 in aggregate of PRF (provider relief funds) :
- January 15, 2021 Reporting Portal opens for Providers
- Feb. 15, 2021: first reporting deadline for all providers on use of PRF funds
- July 31, 2021: final reporting deadline for providers who did not fully expend PRF funds prior to December 31, 2020
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MEMBERS ONLY HOTLINE! 888-892-2732 ext 105
Members can call for help with Compliance, Billing, Coding, Regulations, Policies, Medicare Enrollment and more. Your personal information will be kept confidential.We may use your issue for APDA member educational purposes.
ISSUES OF THE WEEK
Q. Can my x-ray tech, that I have employed in one state, cross state lines and work in another state?
A. Possibly, yes. It is important to check with the state's Department of Health Radiation division for that state's specific requirements. Most states require state licensure which may be obtained (if the tech is not licensed in that state) by paying a fee to that state if the tech is certified with ARRT.
Q.Can I use an answering service if I provide 24 hour transtelephonic monitoring service through my IDTF?
A. For any entity that lists and will bill codes 93012, 93014, 93268, 93270, 93271, or 93272, the MAC must make a written determination that the entity actually has a person available on a 24-hour basis to answer telephone inquiries. Use of an answering service in lieu of the actual person is not acceptable. The person performing the attended monitoring should be listed in Section 3 of Attachment 2 of Form CMS-855B. See IDTF Fact Sheet
Q. Can I use a drop down list to support the medical necessity statement for portability?
A. Per PXR federal guidelines, the order must include a "statement" (a one word diagnosis such as dementia is not acceptable to reviewers). As per AAPC legal advisory board..“Documentation is considered cloned when each entry in the medical record for a patient is worded exactly alike or similar to the previous entries. Cloning also occurs when medical documentation is exactly the same from patient to patient. It would not be expected that every patient had the exact same problem, symptoms, and required the exact same treatment.”
Q. My employee's daughter is asymptomatic and tested postive for Covid. My employee is asymptomatic, what do I do?
A. Per CDC, if the exposed worker is not symptomatic, an assessment can be done to determine the risk category of exposure, necessary work restriction, and monitoring for 14 days. Also, please check with your local Health Department. For more information on how to do a risk assessment and a helpful flowchart - Read more Here
If you have questions, issues or need to share don't hesitate to call!
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ABMS & VENDORS, Learn how you can place your Company's Ad Here
APDA has PERFECT OPPORTUNITIES for Our ABMs!
For a short time only, register to showcase your company at our
39th Annual Virtual Conference on October 21-22, 2020
We have Gold, Silver and Platnium Sponsorships that include
ADVERTISING YOUR COMPANY IN APDA's WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS,ON APDA'S WEBSITE, ALONG WITH A 2-5 min. PRESENTATION OF YOUR COMPANY AT OUR CONFERENCE
DO IT TODAY - SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST!
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Registration is now open for APDA's Virtual Conference!
DON'T MISS THIS!
APDA'S BIGGEST CONFERENCE OF THE YEAR!
Conference sessions: October 21-22, 2020
Membership Meeting: October 23, 2020
Registration is available for both days or one day. Discounts are given for attending both days and for addtional registrants per member company. Membership Meeting is for APDA members only and at no charge.
This will be a go-to-web conference with speakers that promise to be exciting and informative.
Topics will include:
- Covid 19 issues, PPP stimulus and Medicare Provider Relief Fund
- Sales and Marketing your Business
- Mandates on SNF and its impact on PXR
- Perspective from a SNF owner
- HIPAA, Cybersecurity, OSHA
- Round up session on the present and future of PXR by Cornerstone
Members must sign in to register and must be up to date on dues in order to receive discounts.
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Disclaimer:The information provided in this newsletter is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information shared does not contain any medical or legal advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions we encourage you to consult with appropriate professionals of your choice.
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