ASC Coding, Billing & Collections

Officials claim more than one million Illinois residents obtained coverage through the Affordable Care Act, according to The Republic.

Industry stakeholders still express concern about potential increased government audits and provider productivity associated with ICD-10, according to Bloomberg BNA.

Bundled payments can benefit multiple stakeholders in the healthcare industry, according to a Strategy& infographic.

Federal health officials are cracking down on consumers' ability to buy health plans through HealthCare.gov outside formal enrollment seasons, according to the Portland Press Herald.

While the idea of a "Medicare for all" health system seemed appealing to many voters, support for the proposal has dwindled as voters consider the repercussions of such a system, as found in an Associated Press-Gfk poll, according to abc…

On Feb. 24, the Obama administration reported the government will require customers seeking coverage through the Affordable Care Act to prove their eligibility for "special enrollment periods," according to The Hill.

WebMD may soon provide healthcare price transparency features and telehealth services, according to mobihealthnews.

Reporting device credit modifiers is required for ambulatory surgery centers, according to an article in RAC monitor.

A Government Accountability Office report found fraudulent billing makes up nearly 68 percent of all resolved healthcare fraud cases, according to McKnight's.

In a report, the Government Accountability Office said the Obama administration, specifically the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, has taken a "passive" approach to identifying potential fraud involving the Affordable Care Act, according to Lowellsun.com.