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What Are the Different Types of Medical Reviews? How to Choose the Right Type for Your Healthcare Facility
Medical coding audits, or medical reviews, are one of the most crucial tools in maintaining compliance and accuracy in the healthcare industry. With various types of audits available, healthcare providers may find it challenging to determine which audit best suits their specific needs.
Read MoreCoding Audits: How Identifying Issues Sooner Rather than Later Saves Money for the Hospital/Facility
The establishment of a coding compliance program remains a significant effort by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in its attempt to engage the healthcare community in combating fraud and abuse. The OIG developed a Compliance Resource Portal with materials and guidelines for healthcare professionals. A fundamental element to an effective compliance program is conducting internal monitoring and auditing. Coding audits have the added value of ensuring you are running an efficient and profitable, not to mention minimized liability, operation. Earlier detection of any potential coding issues will pay off financially and will reduce risks for additional external audits.
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