decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2016 Issue 12 (December)
New hospitalist specialty code debuts in April
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Article Overview
This article covers the introduction of a new hospitalist specialty code and why it matters for Medicare-related reporting in 2017. It is relevant to hospitalists, medical coders, compliance staff, and practice managers who follow CMS updates and specialty-specific quality programs. The piece also notes broader growth trends in hospital medicine and the related specialty measures set associated with MIPS.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations that bill or report for hospitalists need to be aware of CMS specialty code updates and the timing of implementation so they can keep registration, reporting, and administrative workflows aligned with current requirements.
What You Will Learn
- What changed in hospitalist specialty identification
- How the article situates the update within 2017 Medicare policy changes
- Why hospitalist growth and specialty reporting are relevant to practices
- What broader quality program context is mentioned alongside the update
Who Should Read This
- Hospitalists
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Practice managers
- Healthcare administrators
Codes Discussed
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