Archive for August 2019
YES Director Receives Top Honor at FHIMA 2019
YES HIM Consulting’s very own Vanessa Youmans, Director of OP/Profee Coding & Auditing, receives a prestigious award at FHIMA 2019! Read on to learn more.
Read MoreICD-10-CM Coding Tips Instructional Notes and Common Coding Mistakes
The implementation of ICD-10 brought about significant changes to the world of coding. With the additions for FY 2021 presently pushing the number of codes to over 70,000, it is crucial to follow the symbols, conventions, and guidelines mentioned throughout the book.
Read MoreIs the ICD-10 PCS Coding and Implementation System Worth the Trouble?
The 10th release of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) is the most recent cutting-edge edition to the system of codes that categorizes every disease or health problem around the globe. The earlier edition was published about four decades ago, and henceforth the release of ICD-10 coding was predicted as a sweeping change in the world of medical coding.
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons for Medical Billing Denials and How to Prevent Them
Manual errors, input omissions, and timing concerns could be instigating more denials than you realize. Keep an eye on these collective reasons for insurance denials to see if you can constrict your billing approach and reduce your rate of denials.
Read MoreWhat Is Medical Coding and Billing? How does it Streamline a Hospital’s Financial Performance?
At first glance, physicians and nurses would seem to be the ones running the show at medical facilities nationwide. That is a reasonable observation, as they are the people who treat patients. However, there are numerous other individuals working at hospitals, medical facilities and other healthcare settings doing work that makes visits with doctors possible.
Read MoreMedical Coding Classes and the Importance of a Coding Education
Medical coding and health information management can be an extremely rewarding and lucrative field, which makes the value of a coding education, priceless.
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