BC Advantage - 2022 Issue 4

Understanding the Long List of Prolonged Services in 2022 and Beyond

Prolonged services have been around for a long time - no pun intended - but in recent years, the number of codes involved has grown and their requirements have changed, making them a potentially risky area for providers. For this reason, auditors should take the time to brush up on the types of prolonged services to choose from. In this tip, we will do just that.Before we dive in, it's worth nothing that prolonged services have appeared more than once on the list of audit targets pursued by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG). Opined in one...

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