ServiceTrac is the only satisfaction survey provider offering special CoreQ reporting WASHINGTON, DC – January 17, 2019 – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) announced that the CoreQ assisted living measures had been endorsed by the National Quality Forum (NQF). These are the only recognized set of assisted living […]
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A New Approach to HCAHPS Surveys
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has certified ServiceTrac (a PracticeMax Company) as a HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) certified survey vendors. ServiceTrac adds this distinction to the CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) certification for Home Health CAHPS acquired in 2017. As a HCAHPS survey vendor, […]
Important CPT Code Changes for 2017 and How They Will Impact Documentation – Cardiovascular Surgery Code Changes
Multiple Changes in Cardiovascular Surgery Codes Angioplasty: New codes 37246 to 37249 + apply regardless of whether the procedure is open or percutaneous and now include radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vessel. Documentation should include the approach and in which vessel the angioplasty is being performed and any […]
Important CPT Code Changes for 2017 and How They Will Impact Documentation – Radiology Code Changes
New AAA Screening and Mammography Options for Radiology New abdominal aortic aneurysm screening code has been added that will provide clarity for payers who do not accept HCPCS options. Mammography codes are changing and now include computer-aided detection when performed. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is copyright 2017 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. No fee […]
