E/M Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 38
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Article Overview
This short article discusses an upcoming CMS definition related to meaningful use and electronic health records in federal healthcare programs. It is aimed at physicians, Part B providers, and other practices tracking Medicare-related incentive requirements and health IT policy updates. The piece provides a high-level policy update without going into technical coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers and billing organizations need to monitor CMS health IT policy changes because they can affect eligibility for federal incentive programs tied to EHR adoption and use.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says about CMS plans to define meaningful use
- Why the definition matters to practices participating in federal healthcare programs
- Which organizations and officials are involved in the announcement
- The general relationship between EHR use and incentive eligibility
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Part B providers
- Medical practice administrators
- Billing and compliance staff
- Health information management professionals
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