Archive for September 2022
How to Hire an HIM Consulting Company: What Sets YES Apart
Outsourcing medical coding and auditing needs to coding consulting companies can help healthcare providers of all types. Not only does outsourcing take off the strain on the provider’s staff, but it also costs far less than maintaining an in-house coding team.
Read MoreCPT 2023 Code Set Now Available, Includes 393 Editorial Changes
AMA released the 2023 CPT code set with 225 new codes, 75 deletions, and 93 revisions. Modifications to the E/M codes are part of the 393 editorial changes for 2023.
Read MoreImprove Your Organization’s Coding Accuracy with Inpatient Coding Training Plans for Your Corporate Coding Team
It is imperative that Inpatient coders receive frequent training on the annual ICD-10 updates to successfully interpret the complexities of Inpatient coding. As nationally recognized HIM experts, we have several training options to meet your team’s educational needs and ensure your coding accuracy standards.
Read MoreReview the New CPT Codes for the Bivalent COVID-19 Omicron Boosters
Eight CPT new codes were added for the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster doses from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. These updated boosters are adapted for the original coronavirus strain and the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron, all administered in a single dose.
Read MoreWhat is Denials Management? How to Implement an Effective Denials Remediation Program
What is denials management? Claims denials, or medical claims that have been denied for reimbursement by the payer/insurance provider, can pose a considerable threat to a healthcare facility’s revenue cycle if left unchecked.
Read MoreBest Practices to Onboard New Remote Medical Coders & Auditors
The onboarding process for new remote medical coders and auditors plays a pivotal role in their future and success. If the organization does not invest time to properly train them, the new hire – and the organization itself – is being set up for failure.
Read MoreSymptoms, Treatments, Vaccines, & Codes for Monkeypox Virus
Monkeypox has become a hot topic in the medical community as cases of the rare viral disease continue to spread worldwide. Here’s a full summary of symptoms, treatments, vaccines, and codes for the monkeypox virus.
Read MorePrepare for the Upcoming 2023 ICD-10 Coding Guidelines
The 2023 ICD-10 coding guidelines will apply to patient encounters and discharges from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Get caught up on the updates here.
Read MoreProfessional Fee Coding is the Next Big Risk to Your Organization – Eliminate These Risks to Save Your Bottom Line
The risks of inaccurate professional fee coding could be detrimental to your organization’s revenue and overall success. Follow these steps to eliminate those risks and save your bottom line.
Read MoreHow HIM Leaders Can Manage the Shifting Expectations of Entry-Level Medical Coding Hospital Jobs
Hospital executives are shifting their expectations of what they’re looking for in entry-level medical coders. So, how can both HIM leaders and medical coders navigate these changes? Find out here.
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