Posts Tagged ‘medical coding’
Review the New CPT Codes for the Bivalent COVID-19 Omicron Boosters
Eight CPT new codes were added for the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster doses from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. These updated boosters are adapted for the original coronavirus strain and the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron, all administered in a single dose.
Read MoreWhat is Denials Management? How to Implement an Effective Denials Remediation Program
What is denials management? Claims denials, or medical claims that have been denied for reimbursement by the payer/insurance provider, can pose a considerable threat to a healthcare facility’s revenue cycle if left unchecked.
Read MoreBest Practices to Onboard New Remote Medical Coders & Auditors
The onboarding process for new remote medical coders and auditors plays a pivotal role in their future and success. If the organization does not invest time to properly train them, the new hire – and the organization itself – is being set up for failure.
Read MoreSymptoms, Treatments, Vaccines, & Codes for Monkeypox Virus
Monkeypox has become a hot topic in the medical community as cases of the rare viral disease continue to spread worldwide. Here’s a full summary of symptoms, treatments, vaccines, and codes for the monkeypox virus.
Read MorePrepare for the Upcoming 2023 ICD-10 Coding Guidelines
The 2023 ICD-10 coding guidelines will apply to patient encounters and discharges from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Get caught up on the updates here.
Read MoreProfessional Fee Coding is the Next Big Risk to Your Organization – Eliminate These Risks to Save Your Bottom Line
The risks of inaccurate professional fee coding could be detrimental to your organization’s revenue and overall success. Follow these steps to eliminate those risks and save your bottom line.
Read MoreHow HIM Leaders Can Manage the Shifting Expectations of Entry-Level Medical Coding Hospital Jobs
Hospital executives are shifting their expectations of what they’re looking for in entry-level medical coders. So, how can both HIM leaders and medical coders navigate these changes? Find out here.
Read MoreHow Coding Accuracy is Best Determined: A Coding SME Shares Her Industry Knowledge
Why is accuracy important in the medical coding and billing field? And how is accuracy determined? We asked Amy Davis, Director, Inpatient Coding and CDI Services, to weigh in on these important questions.
Read MoreHow to Drive Continuous Quality Improvement in Healthcare with Medical Coding Data Analysis
So, how can an organization leverage the analyzed data to sustain continuous quality improvement? A key principle to continuous coding quality improvement in healthcare is the approach of the quality/compliance audit programs.
Read MoreReview the ICD 10 Code for Supplement, Inspection & Repair Root Operation Procedures
The Refresh With YES: PCS Root Operations – Inspection, Repair and Supplement Learning Path discusses the coding conventions, definitions, and guidelines for inspection, repair, and supplement procedures.
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