Transvenous (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy – Possible Removal of the NCD

Currently, Transvenous (Catheter) Pulmonary Embolectomy is not covered by Medicare as it is still considered [...]

Illinois makes Telehealth Law

Illinois Governor Pritzker signed legislation expanding telehealth access. The law was signed and became effective [...]

The No Surprises Act – CMS Notice and Consent Forms

Recently the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury issued Part I [...]

Medical attorney says more people receiving Covid vaccine bills is a disturbing trend

FOX 2 – If you got your Covid vaccine – did you get a bill [...]

Joe Rivet Appointed to ABA Leadership Position

Joe Rivet has been appointed to the ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division [...]

Inside Track: Attorney turns medical problem into career

Joe Rivet inadvertently catapulted himself into the health care industry as a teenager and has [...]

CMS Expands OPD Prior Authorization Requirements

As announced in the OPPS Final Rule, effective with July 1, 2021 dates of service, [...]

Joe Rivet Recognized by Lawyers of Distinction

Joseph L. Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CHRC, CHPC, CHEP, CHC, CICA, CAC, CACO [...]

Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) and E/M Services are Targeted

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently targeted provider services billed with an Initial [...]

OCR List Nearing a Top 20 – Access to Records Settlements

Ok, usually to be in the top 10 or top 25 of something is a [...]