Coders are often confused regarding when they should code co-morbid chronic conditions and when they should not. This leads to inaccurate coding of levels, or sometimes missing out on the opportunity of stressing each patient’s true...
HHS Releases Alternative Payment Model for Ambulance Providers
HHS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) recently announced a new alternative payment model for ambulance providers that aims to improve Medicare emergency transport services.
Medicine has commonly been considered one of the most altruistic professions. From long years spent in training to long hours spent caring for others and the perpetual drive to heal those who are hurt and comfort those...
New versus Established Patients: Do you Know the Rules and Exceptions?
It seems like the simpler the question, the harder it can be to answer. When we ask the question, “is this a new or established patient?” it amazes me that it is not a black-and-white answer.
Clinical Documentation and Coding Top Revenue Cycle Vulnerability
Hospital leaders are concerned that their organization’s clinical documentation and coding processes are vulnerable to errors that could result in lost or decreased revenue, according to a recent survey.
