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HEADLINES OF THE WEEK
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September 21, 2020 Take Care of your Technologists-Burn out at All time High Small acts of kindness can ......make a big difference to well-being during this time of social distancing,....Picking up the phone and thanking the technologists or texting messages of gratitude can go a long way.
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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
ISSUES OF THE WEEK
Q. Does the new CPT code 99072 - reported during a PHE for costs of PPE supplies, equipment cleaning, & tech time apply to PXR?
A. At this time, CMS has not approved this code for reimbursement. APDA is working with CSG to push for pxr inclusion and reimbursement - stay tuned!
Q. Where can I find the list of qualifications required for IDTF supervisory physician, reading physician and technologists?
A. The MAC (Medicare Administrative Carrier) assigned to your state has an LCD for IDTFs that include a Matrix outling the licensure and qualifications needed for each exam (CPT code) allowed to be billed by IDTFs.
Q. I had a Portable X-ray Medicare Survey and the surveyor required that I show that my tech had a physical exam. Isn't a chest x-ray good enough?
A. As per 486.104(c)(2) federal regs., the interpretive guidelines state that "Records must contain evidence of adequate health supervision of employees including records of all illnesses and accidents occuring on duty, as well as results of pre-employment and periodic physicial examinations."
Q. What is the difference between Mobile and Portable?
A. A “mobile facility” is generally a mobile home, trailer, or other large vehicle that has been converted, equipped, and licensed to render health care services. These vehicles usually travel to local shopping centers or community centers to see and treat patients inside the vehicle.
A “portable unit” is when the supplier transports medical equipment to a fixed location (e.g., physician’s office, nursing home) to render services to the patient. (See Medicare 855B enrollment form Section 4 practice location information.)
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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APDA Action Alert & Events |
APDA is now taking nominations for Executive Officers and Board Positions.
Members were sent an email on 9/18/20 requesting nominations for:
President Elect, Secretary and 6 board positions. Check your email......nominations are due no later than October 16, 2020. Elections will be held October 23, 2020 during the Members Only Annual Virtual Conference meeting.
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.
Registration is now open for APDA's Virtual Conference!
DON'T MISS THIS!
APDA'S BIGGEST CONFERENCE OF THE YEAR!
Dates:
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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