Posts Tagged ‘medical coding’
Enhancing Healthcare Compliance: The Crucial Role of Risk Assessment and Management
Healthcare institutions face an array of challenges, from ever-evolving regulations to patient safety concerns and cybersecurity threats, making a comprehensive healthcare risk management and assessment strategy an indispensable cornerstone of effective compliance planning.
Read More2024 HCC Changes: Understanding the Impact on Healthcare Providers and Medical Coders
CMS issued the Announcement of Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies, finalizing the transition to the 2024 CMS-HCC risk adjustment model, Version 28 (V28).
Read MoreThe Imperative Need for Data Governance in Healthcare Compliance Plans
Hospitals are recognizing the indispensable role of data governance within their compliance plans. This proactive approach is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a strategic imperative that ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of health data.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Consequences of Healthcare Data Breaches
Healthcare data breaches incur significant consequences. These breaches impact a provider’s finances and reputation, in addition to legal penalties. Here is a summary of Nick Youmans’ analysis for the Journal of AHIMA.
Read MoreAll ICD-10 Updates Ready for April 1: NCHS Releases the 2024 ICD 10 CM Diagnosis Codes
The April 1, 2024, ICD 10 CM diagnosis codes and files were released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), which includes the updated ICD-10-CM Guidelines and Addenda for the Tabular List and Index.
Read MoreBecome an Expert on CAD ICD 10 Codes with Our Cardiac Procedures Program
Our Refresh With YES: PCS Cardiac Procedures – CABG & PCI comprehensive program is your key to mastering the ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines, tables, and codes for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft), and PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) procedures.
Read MoreWhat’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.
Read MoreNavigating 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.
Read MoreWhat 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?
Read MoreOptimizing 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.
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