CPT Coding Tips
Healthcare organizations must enact steps to manage the revenue cycle process effectively and efficiently. Thankfully, there are revenue cycle management (RCM) systems and coding reimbursement specialists that rely on data analytics to help streamline the process.
To address the intricacies and challenges of cardiology coding, Jackie Craver, Lead Outpatient and ProFee Auditor at YES, recently hosted the “Cardiovascular Coding Roundtable” presentation on May 23, 2023.
ED claims denials are a common occurrence in medical facility coding and billing when the payers (or insurance providers) deny a claim for reimbursement. This article dives into the most common causes for these denials, how to prevent them with denial management services, and related topics, such as ANSI codes and the definitions of appeal versus rebill.
Times of frequent medical coding updates have highlighted the necessity of medical coding consultants, or coding subject matter experts (SMEs), to help healthcare providers navigate such changes.
The Refresh With YES: CPT Skull Base Surgery Learning Path teaches coders and auditors how to apply CPT skull base surgery codes and guidelines. The first part dives into skull anatomy, and the next part discusses applicable CPT coding conventions and guidelines.
In the medical coding field, it’s critical to maintain quality and productivity standards. Facilities open themselves up to compliance risks and lost revenue without these standards. Here are a few best practices to increase your Outpatient coding team’s quality and productivity.
YES HIM Consulting’s education team consists of medical coding consultants with decades of experience in the industry. Utilizing their expertise, we’ve created several training options that can be tailored to meet corporate coding teams’ needs.
The Refresh With YES: CPT E&M Introduction and MDM Learning Path discusses Evaluation and Management (E&M) coding, including coding conventions, changes, and guidelines. Learners will dive into specific E&M topics, such as Medical Decision Making (MDM).
Coder involvement in the implementation of improvements to the revenue cycle is an underutilized asset at many facilities. Here are several opportunities where coders can be utilized to make improvements to the revenue cycle.
What is the difference between Inpatient and Outpatient coding? And how can a healthcare facility streamline its processes to get the most out of both? This article addresses those questions and shows you how we can assist your team with pain points in both Inpatient and Outpatient coding.