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2024 HCC Changes: Understanding the Impact on Healthcare Providers and Medical Coders

By Vanessa Youmans

CMS issued the Announcement of Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies, finalizing the transition to the 2024 CMS-HCC risk adjustment model, Version 28 (V28).

The Imperative Need for Data Governance in Healthcare Compliance Plans

By Nick Youmans

Hospitals are recognizing the indispensable role of data governance within their compliance plans. This proactive approach is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a strategic imperative that ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of health data.

Understanding the Consequences of Healthcare Data Breaches

By YES HIM Consulting

Healthcare data breaches incur significant consequences. These breaches impact a provider’s finances and reputation, in addition to legal penalties. Here is a summary of Nick Youmans’ analysis for the Journal of AHIMA.

All ICD-10 Updates Ready for April 1: NCHS Releases the 2024 ICD 10 CM Diagnosis Codes

By Teri Jorwic

The April 1, 2024, ICD 10 CM diagnosis codes and files were released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), which includes the updated ICD-10-CM Guidelines and Addenda for the Tabular List and Index.

Become an Expert on CAD ICD 10 Codes with Our Cardiac Procedures Program

By YES HIM Consulting

Our Refresh With YES: PCS Cardiac Procedures – CABG & PCI comprehensive program is your key to mastering the ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines, tables, and codes for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft), and PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) procedures.

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