Every coding operation, no matter how large or small, suffers from unavoidable coding outages due to: Vacations Sick Leave Maternity Leave Family Leave Coder Turnover In most cases, in-house coding [...]
In an era where healthcare systems are intricately tied to digital platforms, meticulous coding accuracy cannot be a mere afterthought; it is an absolute necessity. Often overlooked, coding errors are [...]
Amid the complex labyrinth of healthcare administration, one area stands as a beacon of efficiency and cost-effectiveness—outsourcing medical coding. It brings an exhaustive list of benefits ranging from unburdening clinicians, [...]
Navigating the complex labyrinth of HCC coding is a daunting task for healthcare providers due to the frequent carrier changes to rules and regulations, and non-compliance could mean substantial revenue [...]
Why Conduct a Medical Coding Audit Medical coding audits ensure accurate clinical documentation, improve revenue cycle management, minimize revenue loss and coding liability, and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Improved Accuracy of [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, staying ahead of changes while maintaining efficiency and accuracy can be a challenging task. However, there is a rising solution offering multiple benefits including [...]
Kaiser Permanente and members of its healthcare consortium defrauded Medicare of nearly $1 billion by tacking on diagnoses to patients’ medical records to earn more in reimbursement payments, the Department [...]
CMS selects primary care payment model participants According to Becker's Hospital Review, "CMS chose 916 primary care practices and 37 regional health plan partners as participants in its new payment [...]
OIG Tags Arizona Hospital for Erroneous Billing Flagstaff (Ariz.) Medical Center failed to comply with Medicare billing requirements for three of 100 inpatient and outpatient claims reviewed by HHS' Office [...]
Neurosurgeon Medical Practice Director to Pay Over $1 Million Neurosurgeon Medical Practice Director to Pay Over $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Arising from Billing of P-Stim Devices. [...]
