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CDM FOCUS will identify invalid or inappropriate CPT/HCPCS codes, missing charges, areas of non-compliance with CMS regulations and a myriad of other coding and reimbursement issues. As a CDM FOCUS user you can periodically process your chargemaster to compliance as coding rules and reimbursement regulations change and as updates are made to your chargemaster. You will also receive alerts online and via email when coding or reimbursement rule changes are made.
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Innovative Health Solutions and MediRegs Develop New Knowledge-Based Regulatory and Reimbursement Product. Richest, Deepest, Most Comprehensive Knowledge-Based Source of Compliance and Reimbursement on the Market Today! CDM FOCUS UPDATED FOR JAN 1, 2005 CODE CHANGES: As 2004 winds down, preparation for 2005 and maintaining a compliant Chargemaster is critical, especially with the elimination of the 'grace period' we had in prior years. Since CDM FOCUS is web-based we are able to react quickly to these changes and program the new regulations. This will be done in phases over the next few weeks as we map CPT/HCPCS to Revenue codes, add replacement codes, map Modifiers, link CPT/HCPCS to Standard Departments and include APC Rate & Fee schedule detail. As of November 15, 2004, you now have access to 6 new reports specific to 2005. These reports display the 2005 CPT/HCPCS codes which are new, deleted and changed. 2005 New CPT/HCPCS Codes Report - The 2005 New CPT/HCPCS Codes Report will provide you with a list of all the new CPT/HCPCS codes as of January 1, 2005 2005 Modified CPT/HCPCS Codes Report - The 2005 Modified CPT/HCPCS Codes Report will provide you with a list of all the modified CPT/HCPCS codes as of January 1, 2005 2005 Deleted CPT/HCPCS Codes Report - The 2005 Deleted CPT/HCPCS Codes Report will provide you with a list of all the deleted CPT/HCPCS codes as of January 1, 2005 2005 New CPT/HCPCS Codes Not In Your CDM Report - The 2005 New CPT/HCPCS Codes Not In Your CDM Report will provide you with a list of all the new CPT/HCPCS codes (as of January 1, 2005) which are missing from your currently selected CDM Upload 2005 Modified CPT/HCPCS Codes In Your CDM Report - The 2005 Modified CPT/HCPCS Codes In Your CDM Report will provide you with a list of all the modified CPT/HCPCS codes (as of January 1, 2005) which exist in your currently selected CDM Upload 2005 Deleted CPT/HCPCS Codes In Your CDM Report - The 2005 Deleted CPT/HCPCS Codes Report will provide you with a list of all the deleted/replaced CPT/HCPCS codes (as of January 1, 2005) which exist in your currently selected CDM Upload CDM FOCUS UPDATED WITH MAJOR NEW FEATURES: Microsoft Excel Export All CDM FOCUS reports are now available in Microsoft Excel format in addition to PDF. Simply click the link titled "Save Full Report as Excel" when viewing any report. LMRP Data CDM FOCUS Base Module subscribers can now access LMRP data for up to two regions of the country. This feature is available at NO ADDITIONAL COST. A new tab titled "LMRP Data" is located on the CDM FOCUS CPT/HCPCS Detail page, which is accessible via CPT/HCPCS links in reports, or via the CPT/HCPCS Code Lookup utility. If you are a CDM FOCUS administrator for your facility, you will be prompted to select your regions the next time you log in. You will be reminded to choose your regions each time you log in until the LMRP regions are defined. The regions chosen will be applied to all users in your hospital. Once you have saved your selection, you will need to contact your sales representative or customer support in order to change your LMRP regions. If you would like to access additional regions, you may do so for a nominal additional annual fee by contacting your sales representative or customer support. Please contact customer support at support@ihsinfo.com if you have any questions or feedback. COME VISIT US HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition CDM FOCUS UPDATED FOR JAN 1, 2004 CODE CHANGES: CDM FOCUS has recently been updated with the CMS Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (OPPS) CY 2004 changes, as well as the CPT/HCPCS changes that are effective as of January 1, 2004. Many new reports have been added for CDM Focus subscribers. “New 2004 Codes” and “Modified 2004 Codes” are just a few of the new reports added. The new reports will provide data that is effective January 1, 2004. Log in to find out more. In the final rule, CMS has added over 125 new codes that will be paid under APCs in 2004, and a number of other codes for “packaged services”. Also included in the final rule are over 250 deleted codes for 2004, 17 of which do not allow for a 90-day compliance grace period. There have been two (2) new status indicators added for 2004 as well. The category “C” codes for devices/supplies have been reinstated but now have an “N” status indicator. Two (2) pass through device categories have been deleted and one (1) has been added. The new threshold of $50 (lowered from $150 in 2003) for separately payable drugs has contributed to the increase in the number of APCs. Pharmacy departments need to get on board to ensure that all of these drugs are coded appropriately in order to receive the correct reimbursement. Updating your chargemaster in a timely fashion with these new updates is essential to submitting complete and accurate claims. Prospective clients have been taking advantage of our FREE diagnostic review via the cdmfocus.com web site. This FREE review can assess their overall chargemaster instantly under the current and January 1, 2004 regulations. Existing CDM FOCUS subscribers are now updating their chargemaster via cdmfocus.com. Click here to register for your FREE review now. |
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