New Patient Discharge Status Codes

There are 16 new discharge status codes which went into effect 10/1/13.  At this time, they apply only to MS-DRGs 280 (Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with MCC), 281 (Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with CC), 282 (Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive without CC/MCC) and 789 (Neonates, Died or Transferred to Another Acute Care Facility). … [Read More]

2014 CPT / OPPS Update Webinar – Part 1

This webinar covers the E/M through Surgical Cardiology sections of CPT.  (Duration 1 hour) Register below to view recorded webinar Part 1: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/245974288 Download handouts/presentation PDF: 2014 CPT OPPS Update Part I Handouts_3up 2014 CPT OPPS Update Part I Handouts_2up 2014 CPT OPPS Update Part I 2014 CPT / OPPS Update Webinar – Part 2 … [Read More]

CentraMed’s Newest Revenue Integrity Department Reaches Million Dollar Milestone

Congratulations to Marietta Memorial Hospital for achieving one million dollars in cash and net revenue within their second month! To celebrate Marietta Memorial Hospital becoming a member of CentraMed’s Million Dollar Club, the RID team’s picture will be placed on CentraMed’s Million Dollar Wall in Carlsbad next to all the other Revenue Management/Integrity Departments who … [Read More]

Third Quarter CDM Updates – Effective July 1, 2013

It’s that time again…  Updates to the Charge Description Master (CDM) for the third quarter are already here.  How time flies! To summarize, there have been new APCs assigned, deletions, revisions to descriptions and status indicator changes. It is crucial that your CDM is updated to reflect the new information and codes available to ensure … [Read More]

Memorial Health System Selects CentraMed to Provide Business Intelligence Solutions for Improved Net Revenue

CentraMed is contracted by Memorial Health System to provide its full portfolio of Cost2CashTM technology solutions CARLSBAD, CA – June 7, 2013 – CentraMed, Inc., a provider of industry-leading cloud-based healthcare analytics solutions and services, has been awarded a long-term contract for revenue integrity solutions from Memorial Health System, the leading provider in the Mid-Ohio … [Read More]