Posts Tagged ‘medical coding’
Prepare for the Changes: Summary of 2024 ICD-10 Coding Updates & Guideline Changes
The 2024 ICD-10 coding updates and guideline changes will apply to patient encounters and discharges from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. These updates encompass various additions, revisions, and deletions to the code sets.
Read MoreTry These Coding Compliance Strategies for Your Organization’s Clinical Documentation Improvement & Bottom Line
Healthcare organizations need to put the focus back on medical coding compliance and offer their teams effective strategies to get coding inaccuracies and inefficient claims management under control. Here are several coding compliance strategies to try this quarter for your organization’s clinical documentation improvement and bottom line.
Read MoreThe Synergy of Medical Auditing: A Win-Win for Patients and Providers
While most providers are hesitant to complete regular medical coding audits, it’s important to remember that they ensure accuracy and efficiency are maintained throughout the patient-provider relationship.
Read MoreWhat’s New in ICD-10-CM? Webinar by Teri Jorwic in TruCode Educational Series
“What’s New in ICD-10-CM?” Webinar by Teri Jorwic in TruCode Educational Series In this webinar, the presenter will go over the modifications made to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for…
Read MoreThe True Costs of a Medical Coder: Unlocking Savings & Efficiency with Outsourcing
As hospitals strive to maintain profitability and streamline operations, outsourcing medical coding has emerged as a strategic solution that offers substantial cost savings and numerous operational benefits. Do you know the true costs of a medical coder?
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCMS 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.
Read MoreReview 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.
Read MoreSafeguarding 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.
Read MoreUnlock 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.
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