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Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Just a few minutes ago, I received this MLN Connects Special Edition – Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in my inbox.  Claims Reject caught my attention. Subject: HICN Claims Reject “We are 50 days out from the end of the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) transition period.…… Continue reading Billers – 50 Days Out: Are You Using the MBI on Your Medicare Claims?

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare We’re all working to provide trauma-informed care to residents in our facilities.  We’re also cognizant of the effect trauma may have on our staff.  Trauma-informed care doesn’t happen overnight – it’s a process of understanding what trauma is, identifying residents and working to eliminate or mitigate…… Continue reading Add ACE Information to Your Preparation for Trauma-Informed Care

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has provided information regarding Medicare Part B immunization billing, specifically seasonal Influenza virus, Pneumococcal and Hepatitis B. A 15-page MLN Educational Tool is a great resource for your billers for these immunizations. In addition, you have access to information regarding preventive services: Medicare Preventive…… Continue reading Medicare Part B Immunization Billing and Preventive Services Information

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This morning, NPUAP – National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel – announced that it has changed its name.  The new name is National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel or NPIAP.  I’ve excerpted these statements from their press release: “The new name reflects the future direction of the…… Continue reading Name Change for NPUAP