Understanding and Navigating Medicare MUE, PTP Edits
The Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) (also known as CCI) was installed to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding leading to payment. NCCI Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) code pair edits are automated prepayment...
Resource Guide: Improving Quality Management in Medical Labs
00:00 1X Ensuring high-quality operations and standards of care is not just best practice in medical laboratories; it’s also an essential regulatory requirement. Medical laboratories must maintain strict adherence to quality standards set by agencies such...
How Pathology Groups and Labs Can Advocate for Better Compensation
Pathology and laboratory services are vital to clinical decision-making, from routine diagnostic testing to guiding complex cancer care. Yet, these professionals increasingly feel the squeeze from declining reimbursements and rising operational costs. For both...
When Should You Consider Utilizing Pathology Consultants?
When physicians rely on pathology labs, they expect them to provide accurate diagnoses. But even though a lab may have an array of diagnostic tools at its disposal, consulting with a professional pathologist can still be necessary. If you are exploring opening your...
