Health Information Management
Physician queries serve as a bridge for healthcare providers and medical coders to communicate effectively. To make sure medical records are correctly coded, it’s important to understand physician query guidelines and utilize these query best practices.
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The CMS OPPS 2024 Final Rule updates on payment policies impact approximately 3,500 hospitals and about 6,000 ASCs. The rule includes finalizing payment rates and new policies aligning with key administration goals.
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Efficient revenue cycle management is the lifeblood of any hospital. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the intricate challenges hospitals face in their revenue cycles and discuss effective strategies to overcome them.
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The healthcare industry has been in a state of constant flux, exacerbated by the enduring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The departure of tens of thousands of healthcare practitioners has illuminated the urgency of addressing staffing shortages.
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The healthcare industry sees hundreds of facility acquisitions and mergers every year (PwC, 2020). A critical part of mergers and acquisitions is the due diligence process, which provides a complete financial and performance picture of a healthcare organization to ensure it is a sound investment. Every aspect of the facility, including the physicians, coding, property, finances, and more, are reviewed. In addition, M&A due diligence audits highlight potential liabilities and coding quality issues.
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Medical coding and auditing require not only precision but also a deep understanding of ever-changing coding systems and guidelines. That is why active enrollment in health information management courses is crucial to your success.
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Healthcare organizations are facing multiple medical coding challenges in managing and motivating their coding teams. The YES Executive Management Team shared their top strategies for developing and motivating their remote coding and auditing teams.
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The healthcare sector, once considered off limits for security attacks, has become a prime target due to the lucrative nature and lowered opportunity cost of cybercriminal activities. Here are several healthcare cybersecurity challenges to watch out for.
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Let’s explore the soaring demand for medical coders and the essential medical coding skills and certifications that can help them secure a fulfilling and highly sought-after career in this field.
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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.
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