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Four Pillars Coding & OASIS Desk
Certified coders and OASIS reviewers
Our coding and OASIS desk writes about ICD-10-CM, PDGM grouping and OASIS accuracy. The team includes coders and reviewers with credentials such as BCHH-C, CPC, OASIS COQ-S, COS-C and HCS-O.
Coding & OASIS
OASIS-E2 Is Live: What Changed on April 1, 2026 and a Review Checklist for Coders and Clinicians
OASIS-E2 has been in use since April 1, 2026. Here is every change in CMS's change table, what it means at each time point, and a checklist...
Hospice & Billing
Hospice FY 2027: A 2.3% Payment Update, a $36,174.75 Cap and a Billing Checklist for the New Fiscal Year
The FY 2027 hospice rates and cap took effect on October 1, 2026. Here is what CMS updated, what a missed quality submission costs, and a pr...