Medical coding is a key component of revenue cycle management. When done efficiently and accurately, it helps ensure hospitals are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. Here are 15…
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has announced a collaboration with the American Health Care Association (AHCA) to provide in-depth coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) training programs. The…
The revision was long pending and will feed the country-level mortality and morbidity data requirements to progress towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and universal health coverage (UHC). ‘International Classification…
In October 2015, physicians across the United States transitioned from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Ninth Revision to the tenth revision (ICD-10-CM, the US version…
Starting October 1, skilled nursing facility operators will have no choice but to become proficient with a specific type of medical coding that previously had no bearing on reimbursements —…
Global Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Market is set to exceed USD 100 billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights. Increasing healthcare expenditures in developed…
According to report published by Grand View Research, Rising importance of evidence-based medicine, pharmacoeconomic risk benefit analysis of different drugs and medical devices, and insurance settlements are major factors driving…
A small family practice created a large improvement in diabetes control by focusing on workflow efficiency teamwork and technology, including the change of the diet and supplements which you can…
Why is ICD-10 a hot topic again? ICD-10 coding should be high-priority on everyone’s list this year as we await the rollout of the Patient-Driven Payment Model. I do not…
The shift to value-based care has driven public and private payers to redesign reimbursement models that stress accountability for care quality and healthcare costs. As the fee-for-service environment fades away,…
Technology is enabling patients and providers to connect in an unprecedented manner. The Internet, smartphones, wearables, and other technologies are allowing for instantaneous communication between providers and their patients and…
Long-term care professionals have been diligently cramming to prepare for a new skilled nursing reimbursement system in October, but a data expert had a sobering observation for presentation attendees Friday.…
Doctors and practice administrators are always looking for how to maximize profits. As a coding/billing consultant, chart auditor, and educator, I’m often asked about ways to improve coding. Here are…
A newly issued federal regulation, if allowed to stand, would limit women’s access to care and force doctors to withhold information about all of their health care options. The AMA says…
HHS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) recently announced a new alternative payment model for ambulance providers that aims to improve Medicare emergency transport services. The five-year Emergency Triage, Treat,…
Hospital leaders are concerned that their organization’s clinical documentation and coding processes are vulnerable to errors that could result in lost or decreased revenue, according to a recent survey. Consulting…