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Don't use the new never-event modifiers if you don't have to. CMS says the agency has received claims with providers improperly using the new never event modifers -- resulting in unnecessary denials.

Will you be at the MGMA conference in Denver next month? If so, we'd love to thank you for subscribing to PBN and get your insights on the top issues facing Practice Managers over a hot breakfast (our treat!). Please respond to cfiegl@decisionhealth.com with "Breakfast" in the subject line,if you'd like to participate. We'll send you all the confirmation details shortly before the conference. Space is limited.

Medicare allows facility fees for visits to certain practices and patients are pushing back against the additional charges.

Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) say they're laying all their cards on the table -- via provider outreach and RAC websites -- showing you how they'll go about recouping improper payments from your practice. However, they still have a few cards up their auditor sleeves.

The first batches of the swine flu vaccine, recently proven effective with one dose for most people, will arrive in 25 states and many major cities next week - as early as Monday in some areas, according to published reports.

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