International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM)

• NCHS International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
• Diagnoses and Procedures with ICD-10 code sets

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

• AMA Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

National Correct Coding Initiative

• National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
• National Technical Information Service (NTIS)

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

• Education and professional certification to physician-based medical coders

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

• Effective management of personal health information

CAQH Universal Credentialing Database

• Solutions promote quality interactions between plans and providers

Medicare Enrollment

• Providing Medicare enrollment information for providers and physicians

EHR Incentive Program (EHR)

• Official Web Site for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive Programs

National Provider Odentifier (NPI) – NPPES

• Assisting providers to apply for their NPIs assist with NPPES updating

CMS

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicare Training (MLN)

• WEB based Medicare training

Medicare Information Resources

• Medicare Learning Network’s MLN Matters

Medicare (for beneficiary)

• The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare

Federal Register (FR)

• Main Page

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

STARK Information

• Physician self-referral law “Stark Law”

Anti-Kickback Information

• Safe Harbor Regulations

Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

• Stop Medicare Fraud

Compliance Guidance

• OIG Program Guidance

Compliance Guidelines for Individual and Small Practices

• Guidance focused on several aspects of the health care industry (PDF)

Fraud Prevention & Detection

• Index of topics

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Information and Technical assistance on the ADA

Department of Health & Human Services

• Information and Technical assistance on the ADA

CMS

• National standards for electronic health care transactions

American Health Lawyers Association

• Nation’s largest, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) educational organization

Paul A. Grana, Esq.

• Mr. Grana’s practice has been the representation of physician practices and the healthcare facilities they own

Medical Economics

• Practice Management Powered by Medical Economics

Healthcare Business News

• Modern Healthcare is a leading source of healthcare business and policy news

Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)

• Access to hundreds of practical tools and resources for professional and organizational growth

Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)

• Organization for healthcare financial management executives