Archive for September 2023
AMA Releases 2024 CPT Code Changes: Includes 349 Editorial Updates & Spanish Language Descriptors
The 2024 CPT codes contain 349 editorial changes, including 230 additions, 49 deletions, and 70 revisions, describing 11,163 medical procedures and services. In 2024, over 11,000 services will receive Spanish language descriptors to aid those facing language barriers.
Read MoreOnshore vs. Offshore: Why More Than Half of Hospitals Report That Onshore Outsourcing is the Way to Go
A recent industry report reveals over half of U.S. hospitals are turning to onshore (vs offshore) outsourcing as a pivotal strategy to navigate the intricate world of medical coding, auditing, education, and consulting.
Read MoreGetting Ready for Q4: Tips to Boost Your Healthcare Data Security Efforts
Although numerous industry sectors have experienced the brunt of cyberattacks, the healthcare sphere remains a prime focus for malevolent hackers. Here are several measures you can implement to bolster your healthcare data security efforts.
Read MoreWhat’s the Next Step After Onboarding New Coders? Your Guide to Measure Coding Quality & Productivity Benchmarks of a New Hire
The onboarding process is a critical phase that sets the tone for an employee’s journey within an organization. However, what comes next is equally important: measuring the coding quality and productivity benchmarks of new hires.
Read MorePrepare for the Changes: Summary of 2024 ICD-10 Coding Updates & Guideline Changes
The 2024 ICD-10 coding updates and guideline changes will apply to patient encounters and discharges from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. These updates encompass various additions, revisions, and deletions to the code sets.
Read MoreTry These Coding Compliance Strategies for Your Organization’s Clinical Documentation Improvement & Bottom Line
Healthcare organizations need to put the focus back on medical coding compliance and offer their teams effective strategies to get coding inaccuracies and inefficient claims management under control. Here are several coding compliance strategies to try this quarter for your organization’s clinical documentation improvement and bottom line.
Read MoreThe Synergy of Medical Auditing: A Win-Win for Patients and Providers
While most providers are hesitant to complete regular medical coding audits, it’s important to remember that they ensure accuracy and efficiency are maintained throughout the patient-provider relationship.
Read MoreThe True Costs of a Medical Coder: Unlocking Savings & Efficiency with Outsourcing
As hospitals strive to maintain profitability and streamline operations, outsourcing medical coding has emerged as a strategic solution that offers substantial cost savings and numerous operational benefits. Do you know the true costs of a medical coder?
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