Posted By Giovanna Stahl Concurrent coding is considered an effective process for coders to use by ascribing ICD-10-CM codes throughout the duration of a patient’s stay. For it to streamline successful client documentation improvement (CDI) processes, it must be a custom-fit to the infrastructure of an institution or organization that…

Posted By Giovanna Stahl In order to maintain a consistent and cohesive revenue cycle for your hospital, clinic, or practise, an accurate medical coding system must be put into place. This requires that physicians provide medical coders with detailed patient documentation, including the appropriate descriptions and figures that justify their…

Posted By Giovanna Stahl Meaningful Use is defined by the use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology in a meaningful manner, ensuring that the certified EHR technology is connected in a manner that ultimately improved the quality of care. This concept of meaningful use was enacted with the American…

Posted By Giovanna Stahl The future of healthcare requires much thought and debate, particularly where A.I. comes into play. …

Posted By Giovanna Stahl Medical billing is such a vast and convoluted process that many healthcare providers have begun outsourcing medical billing companies for extra support. Hiring professional billers to act as an extension of your team is one of the many medical billing solutions that has improved the quality…

Posted By Marie Thomas During the hustle and bustle of preparing for ICD-10 implementation in the fall of 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) were busy fielding comments solicited for the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacements (LEJR) model. The final rule date was November 16, 2015, followed by…

Posted By Marie Thomas Responding to coder questions has always been one of my great joys. The challenge of searching for the underlying cause or the analysis of a detailed operative note is second only to a Dr. Seuss favorite with my Grands. …

Posted By Giovanna Stahl Year after year, medical codes change due to advancing technology and the modernization of medical processes and procedures so that they are more efficient and effective. Healthcare facilities must adapt quickly to the updates to significantly reduce any denials or inaccurate coding or billing from taking…

Posted By Marie Thomas The time is here to prepare for a value-based care environment. To achieve this goal, it is vital to ensure the patient population you serve is truly reflected in your data. Particular attention must be paid to documentation specificity and code assignment, capturing acute and chronic…