E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue 6
Physician Notes: HHS Renewed the PHE for a 5th Time
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Article Overview
This article explains the continued extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency and notes that CMS updated its associated blanket waivers. It is relevant for healthcare billing and compliance professionals who track federal emergency policies and related Medicare flexibilities.
Why This Topic Matters
Extensions of the public health emergency can affect waiver-based flexibilities, documentation expectations, and operational policies across healthcare settings. Readers who follow Medicare and federal COVID-19 policy updates may need this information to stay current.
What You Will Learn
- How the COVID-19 public health emergency was extended
- That CMS updated its COVID-19 blanket waivers
- Where to find the referenced CMS waiver update document
- How the article situates the extension within the sequence of prior renewals
Who Should Read This
- Physician office staff
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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