Kathleen D. Schaum, MS

Business Briefs

Just Because You Can Perform a Medical Service, Does Not Mean You Should!

08/19/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

If it sounds too good to be true, it is probably not true, and may even lead to false claims.

If it sounds too good to be...

08/19/2024

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Consultation Corner

Do Not Report a Code If You Do Not Know the Rules

07/30/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

In this quarter alone, I consulted with 50+ professionals, providers, and suppliers who were paid by Medicare, but failed post-payment audits. In most instances, the stakeholders could have prevented the repayments.

In this quarter alone, I...

07/30/2024

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Business Briefs

Confusion Reigns: Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage

07/19/2024

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

Misinformation about the use of an advanced beneficiary notice (ABN) of non-coverage is spreading like wildfire. This author presents the most common scenarios reported, answers to the ABN inquiries, and appropriate uses for ABNs.

Misinformation about the use of...

07/19/2024

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