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Our Custom Healthcare Solutions Set YES HIM Consulting Apart in the Complex World of Healthcare RCM

By Mari Cely / July 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Our Custom Healthcare Solutions Set YES HIM Consulting Apart in the Complex World of Healthcare RCM

YES is a recognized leader in health information management and revenue cycle solutions, offering strategic guidance and hands-on support. While many know us for coding and auditing, our offerings extend much further. Our custom healthcare solutions are designed to address evolving challenges with precision and impact.

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Recap of Latest YES Quarterly Webinars: Free Continuing Education For Healthcare Professionals

By YES HIM Consulting / June 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Recap of Latest YES Quarterly Webinars: Free Continuing Education For Healthcare Professionals

We are dedicated to providing free continuing education for healthcare professionals and sharing our expertise with the HIM community. Let’s take a look at the key takeaways from our recent webinars and what’s on the horizon for our upcoming live session.

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2026 icd-10-pcs updates

2026 ICD-10-PCS Updates Add 156 New Codes and Delete 27 Existing Codes

By Teri Jorwic / June 17, 2025 / Comments Off on 2026 ICD-10-PCS Updates Add 156 New Codes and Delete 27 Existing Codes

The 2026 ICD-10-PCS updates have been released, including a comprehensive addendum and official coding guidelines. These codes are for discharges and patient encounters occurring from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.

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How Outsourcing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in Healthcare Can Boost Employee Engagement

By YES HIM Consulting / May 27, 2025 / Comments Off on How Outsourcing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in Healthcare Can Boost Employee Engagement

Outsourcing revenue cycle management has become an increasingly popular strategy among healthcare organizations looking to optimize financial operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. When managed effectively, outsourcing can boost operational success, employee engagement, and job satisfaction.

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2026 IPPS proposed rule

CMS Releases 2026 IPPS Proposed Rule for Review and Comments

By Teri Jorwic / April 21, 2025 / Comments Off on CMS Releases 2026 IPPS Proposed Rule for Review and Comments

CMS has released the 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule for public inspection. The rule will be published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2025.

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Easing the Burden: How Medical Coders and CDI Teams Can Help Reduce Physician Burnout

By YES HIM Consulting / March 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Easing the Burden: How Medical Coders and CDI Teams Can Help Reduce Physician Burnout

Physician burnout is a growing crisis in healthcare. However, medical coders and CDI professionals can play a vital role in alleviating some of these pressures, helping to create a more sustainable work environment for providers.

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2025 ICD 10 PCS changes

2025 ICD 10 PCS Changes and CM Addenda: New Codes Effective April 1

By Teri Jorwic / February 11, 2025 / Comments Off on 2025 ICD 10 PCS Changes and CM Addenda: New Codes Effective April 1

Stay updated on the 2025 ICD 10 PCS changes and the ICD 10 CM Addenda, featuring 50 new procedure codes and essential changes across multiple medical sections.

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Important AI Issues and Facts: A Guide to Mitigating Risk and Maximizing ROI

By YES HIM Consulting / January 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Important AI Issues and Facts: A Guide to Mitigating Risk and Maximizing ROI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare at an unprecedented pace. However, this rapid evolution also introduces new risks that healthcare providers must navigate to ensure successful AI implementation and utilization.

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CMS Telehealth 2025 Policy Changes: Navigating the New Landscape

By Vanessa Youmans / December 24, 2024 / Comments Off on CMS Telehealth 2025 Policy Changes: Navigating the New Landscape

As we approach 2025, healthcare providers must prepare for significant changes to Medicare telehealth services. CMS has issued new regulations that will reshape telehealth coverage, marking a critical transition from the pandemic-era expansions.

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Most Common Medical Coding Questions in 2024: Insights from the YES Experts

By Mari Cely / December 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Most Common Medical Coding Questions in 2024: Insights from the YES Experts

To shed light on some of the most pressing challenges faced by healthcare organizations in 2024, I sat down with the experts at YES HIM Consulting, who shared the most common medical coding questions they’ve encountered this year.

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