General

I Quit!

I'm fed up, frustrated, stressed out, and done with it! We hear this all the time from people trying to prepare for the medical coding certification exam. Maybe you have…

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August 27, 2013
General / ICD-10

Eight ICD-10 tasks for providers to complete now

The ICD-10 compliance date is creeping closer and closer, and providers are still finding it challenging to plan and complete their transition preparations. EHRintelligence spoke to Jim Daley, Director of…

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August 23, 2013
CMS / General

CMS clears retinal prosthesis system for payments

Second Sight Medical Products Inc.’s retinal prosthesis system has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for both inpatient and outpatient settings of care payments beginning…

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August 21, 2013
General / ICD-10

Think ICD-10 Won’t Impact Workers’ Comp? Think Again

Healthcare is an enormously complex endeavor and it has gotten more complex than ever imagined with the advent of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). PPACA has put…

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August 20, 2013
ICD-10

How to manage cash needs ahead of ICD-10 transition

Healthcare providers may face disruptions in their payments even if they are on target to operate using ICD-10 codes on Oct. 1, 2014. Since providers will, and indeed need, to…

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August 16, 2013
General

How To Read Your Medical Bill

There was a time not that long ago that a patient might never see a medical bill, much less have to read it. But few of us can afford to…

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August 13, 2013
General / ICD-10

ICD-10: Time to panic a little?

We are about 14 months away from the ICD-10 implementation deadline. Surveys report that healthcare providers are in various states of readiness. QualiTest Group surveyed more than 300 professionals about…

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August 5, 2013
General / ICD-10

How To Reach ICD-10, Meaningful Use Compliance Incrementally

With the pressures being placed on healthcare organizations and providers — ranging from participation in the EHR Incentive Programs to compliance with ICD-10 — it’s easy for the former to…

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August 5, 2013
General / Medical Coding / Oncology

Medical Coding Services for Radiation Oncology

More and more radiation oncology practices are opting for medical coding services. Outsourcing their coding is helping them deal with the ever-increasing complexities involved in reimbursement for this specialty. A…

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July 31, 2013
General / Healthcare / Medical Coding

Hire the Right Medical Coding Company

Outsourcing medical coding and billing requirements is definitely beneficial in terms of reduced workload, better performance and improved revenue. However, the task of hiring a medical coding company should be…

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July 30, 2013