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Healthcare Project Management Success: The Importance of Including Decision-Makers on Coding and Auditing Project Calls

By Mari Cely / August 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Healthcare Project Management Success: The Importance of Including Decision-Makers on Coding and Auditing Project Calls

In HIM consulting, success isn’t just about delivering results; it’s also about fostering collaborative partnerships with our clients. At YES, we’ve embraced a philosophy that places management, our project stakeholders, at the center of every initiative we undertake.

The Top Healthcare KPIs You Should Track to Optimize Your Revenue Cycle

By YES HIM Consulting / August 21, 2023 / Comments Off on The Top Healthcare KPIs You Should Track to Optimize Your Revenue Cycle

By tracking these top healthcare key performance indicators (KPIs), facilities can identify bottlenecks, make informed decisions, and implement effective strategies for continuous improvement.

How to Empower a Medical Coding Team During an Audit

By Elizabeth Kelly / August 17, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Empower a Medical Coding Team During an Audit

There are myriad benefits to performing regular medical coding compliance audits. In order to have a successful audit process, coders must feel like their voices are heard. We’ve compiled these strategies to help empower the coding team during the next audit.

CMS Releases FY 2024 IPPS Final Rule: Review Payment Changes Here

By Teri Jorwic / August 16, 2023 / Comments Off on CMS Releases FY 2024 IPPS Final Rule: Review Payment Changes Here

The 2024 IPPS Final Rule discusses overall adjustments to IPPS and updates to MS-DRGs, New Technology Add-on Payments (NTAP), and many other changes.

Review Upper Endoscopy CPT Code & Guidelines in RWY Learning Series

By YES HIM Consulting / August 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Review Upper Endoscopy CPT Code & Guidelines in RWY Learning Series

In the Refresh With YES: CPT GI Upper Endoscopy Learning Path, learners will receive an introduction to Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures through a series of 12-25 minute webinars.

Safeguarding PHI: The Crucial Role of Coding Consultants in Healthcare Cybersecurity

By YES HIM Consulting / August 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Safeguarding PHI: The Crucial Role of Coding Consultants in Healthcare Cybersecurity

Maintaining the utmost security and confidentiality of PHI is a non-negotiable responsibility in HIM. Let’s review the critical role coding consultants play in securing PHI and upholding healthcare cybersecurity measures.

Unlock the Power of Your HIM Degree & Chart Your Path in Healthcare with These Health Information Management Jobs

By YES HIM Consulting / July 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Unlock the Power of Your HIM Degree & Chart Your Path in Healthcare with These Health Information Management Jobs

Health Information Management offers a world of opportunities to individuals who are interested in the healthcare industry but may want to explore something other than patient care. Here’s a brief overview of a few diverse HIM jobs and career paths.

What is the Difference Between Inpatient and ProFee Coding and the Way it is Reimbursed?

By Jenn Dilley / July 20, 2023 / Comments Off on What is the Difference Between Inpatient and ProFee Coding and the Way it is Reimbursed?

What’s the difference between Inpatient and ProFee coding? Explore the coding basics, definitions, and reimbursement rules for Inpatient and ProFee coding.

Importance of Auditing & Medical Coding Project Kick-Off Calls: How to Get the Entire Team on the Same Page

By Mari Cely / July 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Importance of Auditing & Medical Coding Project Kick-Off Calls: How to Get the Entire Team on the Same Page

Effective project management is crucial for success in the dynamic and complex landscape of the healthcare industry. Scheduling a kick-off call has become an essential practice to ensure seamless collaboration and project alignment from the beginning.

New Venue, New Partnerships: YES Networks at the FHIMA Annual Convention 2023

By YES HIM Consulting / July 13, 2023 / Comments Off on New Venue, New Partnerships: YES Networks at the FHIMA Annual Convention 2023

We recently participated in the highly anticipated 2023 FHIMA Annual Convention from July 9-12. This remarkable event served as an invaluable platform for health information professionals to converge, exchange knowledge, and explore the latest trends in the healthcare industry.