How Chargemaster Maintenance Can Contribute to Price Transparency
CMS has proposed requiring hospitals to publish their standard charges online. Once this data becomes public, finance departments must be able to explain it to consumers.
Invest in Ongoing Coder Education to Reap Long-Term Rewards
Eight practical strategies can move current staff into new coding roles.
Offshore Versus Domestic Outsourced Coding Services: A Comparative Assessment
Although offshore outsourced medical record coding services are widely believed to a cost-effective outsourcing option, a recent study identified concerns that healthcare providers considering this option should address before moving forward.
Are You Ready for MACRA and MIPS: The New Healthcare Payment Reform
Value-based payment models, such as MACRA and MIPS, will require that coders capture the severity of illness as well as acute and chronic patient conditions.
Outpatient Coding Conundrums
When the codes on claims submitted by surgeons and outpatient surgery centers are not in agreement, one or both claims may be denied.
5 Steps for Consumer-Friendly Payment Options that Raise Satisfaction and Revenue
Today’s hospitals rely more on innovative consumer-friendly revenue capture solutions because of increasing patient responsibility and the risk of non-payment. Providers benefit significantly from implementing technological and non-technological solutions that integrate with operational workflows to mitigate leakage and increase cash flow.
Coding for Smoking Cessation Services
There are no required guidelines on what type of smoking cessation should be administered, but the service should be documented and reported.
Coding Root Operations in ICD-10 Reiterate the Basics
How can coding managers help their coding professionals master root operations in ICD-10-PCS?
A Partnership Approach to a More Powerful Coding Compliance Program
Growing evidence suggests that traditional audit practices used during the ICD-9 era are no longer useful. Instead, the focus should shift to ongoing coder performance audits and reviews.
Key Actions to Prepare for the 2018 Medicare Final OPPS Changes
With little time until the OPPS final rule goes into effect, finance leaders should take action now to address the key issues that may impact their organizations both financially and operationally.