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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.
Why is accuracy important in the medical coding and billing field? And how is accuracy determined? We asked Amy Davis, Director, Inpatient Coding and CDI Services, to weigh in on these important questions.
So, how can an organization leverage the analyzed data to sustain continuous quality improvement? A key principle to continuous coding quality improvement in healthcare is the approach of the quality/compliance audit programs.
The Refresh With YES: PCS Root Operations – Inspection, Repair and Supplement Learning Path discusses the coding conventions, definitions, and guidelines for inspection, repair, and supplement procedures.
A mentorship program for medical coders is a quality improvement process where an experienced medical auditor reviews a new HIM professional’s work and guides them through the process. The mentor helps the learner understand the selection process based on the provided documentation.