Posts Tagged ‘medical coding’
Master ICD 10 Basics with Comprehensive Refresh With YES Program for Medical Coders
Our Refresh With YES: PCS Basics comprehensive program is divided into four parts, with a focus on the Coding Guidelines for the Medical and Surgical section of the ICD-10-PCS Coding system.
Read MoreBrush Up on the Heart Failure, Hypertension, & Chronic Kidney Disease ICD-10 Codes
The Refresh With YES: ICD-10-CM Heart Failure, Hypertension, and CKD Learning Path teaches learners how to code and classify the different types of heart failure, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnoses, divided into 11-22-minute webinars.
Read MoreElevate Your Medical Coding and Auditing Skills with Our Health Information Management Courses
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.
Read MoreTop Methods to Overcome Medical Coding Challenges: Build Up Your Coding Team for Success with Feedback from the YES Executive Management Team
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.
Read MoreWhat Are the Common Healthcare Cybersecurity Challenges?
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.
Read MoreEssential Medical Coding Skills to Strengthen Your Resume
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.
Read MoreAMA Releases 2024 CPT Code Changes: Includes 349 Editorial Updates & Spanish Language Descriptors
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.
Read MoreOnshore vs. Offshore: Why More Than Half of Hospitals Report That Onshore Outsourcing is the Way to Go
A recent industry report reveals over half of U.S. hospitals are turning to onshore (vs offshore) outsourcing as a pivotal strategy to navigate the intricate world of medical coding, auditing, education, and consulting.
Read MoreGetting Ready for Q4: Tips to Boost Your Healthcare Data Security Efforts
Although numerous industry sectors have experienced the brunt of cyberattacks, the healthcare sphere remains a prime focus for malevolent hackers. Here are several measures you can implement to bolster your healthcare data security efforts.
Read MoreWhat’s the Next Step After Onboarding New Coders? Your Guide to Measure Coding Quality & Productivity Benchmarks of a New Hire
The onboarding process is a critical phase that sets the tone for an employee’s journey within an organization. However, what comes next is equally important: measuring the coding quality and productivity benchmarks of new hires.
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