MDaudit is featured in HIT Consultant, where Product Owner Shanta Lewis, CPC, CRC, CPC-I, provides an in-depth analysis of the 2024 split/shared services billing regulations introduced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In the article titled “Putting 2024’s Split/Shared Services Billing Regulations into Practice,” Lewis explains the finalized definition of the “substantive portion” of a split/shared evaluation and management (E/M) visit, which now includes either more than half of the total time spent or a substantive part of the medical decision-making. This clarification is crucial for determining which provider bills Medicare for such visits, especially in hospital and skilled nursing facility settings.
The article emphasizes the need for healthcare organizations to adapt their coding and auditing workflows to comply with these new regulations. Lewis highlights the importance of precise documentation, clear delineation of responsibilities between physicians and nonphysician practitioners, and the adoption of robust audit tools to ensure compliance and minimize financial risk. MDaudit’s insights underscore its commitment to supporting healthcare providers in navigating complex regulatory changes through education and technology-driven solutions..
Read the full article here: Putting 2024’s Split/Shared Services Billing Regulations into Practice.HIT Consultant
