Here’s Why Leveraging Technology Matters to Coding Experts
Hospital and professional coding usually begin when a doctor records information on services they provided to patients. It continues when that information is sent out as a charge capture to be assigned a billing code. Navigating this process is complex, especially considering that everything from a hospital room to tests and procedures must be billed for reimbursement. Even durable medical equipment varying from a wheelchair to a ventilator to something as small as a nebulizer must have appropriate codes - often accompanied by a modifier - before assigning a billing code. That requires highly qualified professionals who have expertise in…
Enhance Your Trauma Registry with the Right Experts
The healthcare industry produces a staggering amount of data. Hospitals alone churn out 50 petabytes of data per year, ranging from clinical notes and laboratory tests to medical images, sensor readings, genomics, and operational and financial data. There are also disease registries that encompass large amounts of data in their role as a tool for tracking the clinical care and outcomes of a defined patient population. Also, clinical registries record information about patients’ health status and the care they receive over time. Trauma registries are designed to provide information that can be used to improve the the quality of care and…
Cultivating Your Best Practices in Denials and Telehealth
The transition to value-based care and more telehealth services requires healthcare organizations to make necessary changes to better support patients and streamline their internal processes. As telehealth has become more prevalent and policies surrounding it continue to evolve, organizations are strategizing their approaches to maintain quality care and a healthy revenue cycle. One of the most crucial approaches is to reduce denials rates. Let's explore the impact of reducing denials rates during the telehealth boom - a boom that is likely here to stay. Recognizing the impact of denials rates Not only have denials rates increased steadily over the last…
