Articles Tagged With: Coding
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Emergency Physicians Rarely Bill for Advance Care Planning
Clinicians should be aware of the opportunity to provide this important service to patients – while also receiving appropriate compensation.
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COVID-19-Specific Codes Can Maximize Reimbursement
As many hospitals continue managing COVID-19 patients, six new ICD-10 codes will help facilities obtain reimbursement.
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Basic Coding Knowledge Allows Patient Access to Stop Denials
Inaccurate coding causes compliance issues, more denials, lost revenue, and negative patient experiences. More precise and accurate information from the onset sets the stage for correct billing, cleaner claims, and fewer denials.
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Tiny Differences in Health Plans Cause Huge Problems
Registrars contend with dozens of health plans, some of which are almost exactly alike. Those details mean entire claims are denied.
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A Little Coding Knowledge Goes a Long Way Toward Preventing Denials
Patient access staff need far more limited knowledge of coding to perform their jobs. However, it is vital that they learn some basic skills.
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Coding Is Must-have Skill for Patient Access: Fix Errors Before Denial Comes
Coding has become an essential skill for patient access, in light of the surge in claims denials occurring due to the switch to ICD-10. This article will discuss steps patient access can take to ensure correct coding.
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Get up to speed on ICD-10 coding for reproductive health services
While the purpose of ICD-10 is to improve clinical communication and accuracy, it will require more precise documentation of clinical care. Clinicians received vital tips on how to integrate the new coding in their family planning practices at the recent Contraceptive Technology Quest for Excellence conference in Atlanta.
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PPS training essential to maximize reimbursement
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Drug Coding Advisor: Coders need to be aware of major changes to C codes
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DRG Coding Advisor: ED code changes need more detailed documentation