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Inpatient Audit Storm Clouds
Download the report on our resource page. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) never rests. After taking on Medicare Advantage organizations and aggressive risk adjustment…
July 28, 2026
Two reasons why the 2027 OPPS proposed rule hurts your hospital
By Brian Murphy The 2027 OPPS (outpatient) proposed rule landed just prior to the July 4 holiday weekend. CMS’ timing is conspicuous, presumably to…
You should be billing G2211 in heavy volume, per CMS
Who remembers G2211? Starting in 2024 this CPT code took the mid-revenue cycle by storm. Despite paying very little ($16.04) it was intended to be…
Do hospital ratings matter? Here’s what your peers say
By Brian Murphy Hospital ratings: Does anyone care? Healthgrades earlier this year announced its top 50, top 100, and top 250 hospitals awards. Links…
New 2027 ICD-10 codes are out (effective Oct. 1)—what you need to know
By Brian Murphy The 2027 ICD-10-CM (diagnosis) and ICD-10-PCS (procedure) codes are out. You can view them on the CMS website at the link below….