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What’s the Value of Your Medical Practice? A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Practice Appraisal

By YES HIM Consulting / January 8, 2024 / Comments Off on What’s the Value of Your Medical Practice? A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Practice Appraisal

Determining the true value of a medical practice is a crucial step in the merger or acquisition process, requiring a meticulous evaluation of various elements. This guide reviews the key components for medical practice appraisal.

Navigating the Compliance Landscape: Building an Effective Healthcare Compliance Plan for Hospitals

By Vanessa Youmans / January 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Navigating the Compliance Landscape: Building an Effective Healthcare Compliance Plan for Hospitals

As hospital decision-makers grapple with the complexities of compliance, the need for a well-crafted plan has never been more crucial. Here are the key elements that hospitals need to consider when crafting a compliance plan that is tailored to their unique operations.

What Happens in Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions? Strategies for a Successful Transition

By Vanessa Youmans / December 28, 2023 / Comments Off on What Happens in Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions? Strategies for a Successful Transition

Healthcare mergers and acquisitions reached a new record high in total revenue in 2022, according to Kaufman Hall’s analysis. What happens when physicians merge or sell their practices?

Optimizing the Fiscal Year End: A Director’s Guide to Hospital Revenue Cycle Management and Budget Planning

By Mari Cely / December 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Optimizing the Fiscal Year End: A Director’s Guide to Hospital Revenue Cycle Management and Budget Planning

As a hospital decision-maker, navigating the complexities of fiscal year-end planning requires strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Let’s delve into the essential tasks to resolve the current fiscal year and pave the way for a successful year ahead.

CMS Announces New ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes Effective April 1, 2024

By Ann Zeisset / December 18, 2023 / Comments Off on CMS Announces New ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes Effective April 1, 2024

CMS announced the implementation of 41 new procedure codes for ICD-10-PCS, effective April 01, 2024. No changes for ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes have been announced.

Optimizing Accuracy and Revenue: The Transformative Power of Medical Coding Assessments

By YES HIM Consulting / December 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Optimizing Accuracy and Revenue: The Transformative Power of Medical Coding Assessments

How do you evaluate the proficiency of your medical coding team or identify team members for cross-training opportunities? Or, how do you ensure new hires’ coding quality meets your standards? The simple solution is medical coding assessments.

HCC Coding Cheat Sheet 2023: Cracking the Code on the Most Commonly Missed & Confusing HCC Codes

By Karen Youmans / December 11, 2023 / Comments Off on HCC Coding Cheat Sheet 2023: Cracking the Code on the Most Commonly Missed & Confusing HCC Codes

The HCC coding system is complex and ever-evolving. There are some HCC codes that are more perplexing than others, have a necessity for another ICD-10-CM diagnosis code connection, or need detailed specificity. Here are some examples.

Unlocking the 2024 CPT Updates: What You Need to Know

By YES HIM Consulting / December 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Unlocking the 2024 CPT Updates: What You Need to Know

The 2024 CPT updates are nothing short of revolutionary, with 349 editorial adjustments, including 230 additions, 49 deletions, and 70 revisions. In total, over 11,000 medical procedures and services are receiving an updated coding system.

Breaking the ‘Great Chasm’ in Medical Coding: How Our IP Coder Training Program Shapes the Next Generation

By YES HIM Consulting / December 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Breaking the ‘Great Chasm’ in Medical Coding: How Our IP Coder Training Program Shapes the Next Generation

YES HIM Consulting spearheaded a pioneering initiative – the Inpatient Coder Development Program – to bridge the gap between new graduates and healthcare facilities, addressing the industry’s catch-22 known as the “Great Chasm” of medical coding.

Coding with Confidence: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Uncertain Diagnoses in Inpatient Coding Guidelines

By Amy Davis / December 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Coding with Confidence: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Uncertain Diagnoses in Inpatient Coding Guidelines

The challenge of coding uncertain diagnoses in the complex Inpatient landscape looms large, demanding a nuanced approach to ensure accuracy and compliance. Review our specialized services to help you navigate uncertainties in the coding process.