The Evolution of the International Classification of Disease
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The International Classification of Disease is perhaps one of the most important diagnostics documents in the medical world. It categorizes diseases and medical incidents that can be encountered, and the document reflects a broader context in which it is created. The ICD aids with health policy decision making and can
with a process of finding treatment for those who are suffering....
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Coding for Clarity: Echocardiography Gains Two New CPT Add-On Codes
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CPT codes describe medical, surgical and diagnostic services and procedures. These codes communicate uniform information about medical services and procedures to healthcare providers, payers, administrators and accrediting bodies. They are also vital as financial and analytical
tools...
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Healthcare Reform Can Create Confusion Over Compliance for Providers |
In 2016, the federal government recovered more than $3.3 billion in healthcare fraud judgments and settlements. On Monday, TeamHealth agreed to pay $60 million to settle allegations
that...
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You had better be savvy with your coding |
With the change in payment focusing on quality medicine instead of the old-fashioned fee for service, providers better be savvy with their coding or they will lose out on the money needed to run their practices. As individual and groups of physicians align with other groups to provide excellence in care while cutting costs, it
is essential that the providers learn to code properly...
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Navigating ICD-10: Tips For Hospitals and Coders
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More than one year after the ICD-10 go-live on Oct. 1, 2015, CMS has ended the ICD-10 claims auditing and quality reporting leniency period. Guidelines now require providers to code to reflect clinical documentation in as much specificity as possible. Therefore, hospital and health system leaders must ensure both new and
experienced coders are prepared to keep up with the coding requirements...
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