Coding

High-impact clinical revenue cycle key performance indicators

There are 11 key performance indicators health systems should track to assess the performance of a clinical revenue cycle.

HFMA May 19, 2019

Engaging the next generation of physicians in the business of healthcare

Improved scheduling procedures and education on coding bolstered revenue at one academic medical center.

Curtis Turner, MD May 15, 2019

17 Seconds: Referential Matching Helps Reduce Duplicate Patient Records

Referential matching allows healthcare organizations to identify patient matches that their own records would not reveal.

Lola Butcher May 15, 2019

Coding Denial Trends—How to Create an Effective Appeal Strategy

The shift to value-based payment requires awareness of the latest trends in coding denials.

Malissa Powers May 15, 2019

2019 Coding Highlights Focus on New Technologies

In 2019, changes to ICD-10 coding can impact healthcare provider payments going forward.

Kim Felix, RHIA, CCS May 14, 2019

2019 Coding Highlights Focus on New Technologies

What are highlights of the ICD-10 FY19 changes?

Kim Felix March 5, 2019

Taking the Next Step with HCCs

What is a logical next step to advance our hierarchical condition category (HCC) codes program from Medicare Advantage plans to commercial health plans? 

Cathy Brownfield December 3, 2018

Using Seventh Characters

What are the key factors to consider when training coders on seventh characters?

Jennifer Swindle October 4, 2018

HCC Coding: What Is It?

Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) categorize diagnoses codes into groups with clinical and financial similarities and this payment method is coming on to the scene quickly. 

Kim Felix September 13, 2018

Human Trafficking: Hidden Problem, Hidden Costs

New ICD-10 codes allow for clinicians to document treatment of human trafficking victims, but legal considerations should be taken before doing so.

J. Stuart Showalter August 15, 2018
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