Correct coding for diseases of the blood can be difficult due to the lack of official guidance and the complexity of diagnosis. Clear up confusion by taking a closer look at these codes.
Organizations continue to struggle with denials for conditions such as sepsis and pneumonia. Review your processes and then apply these expert tips to help turn the tide.
Q: We're seeing a significant increase in pre-payment audit activity. How can we adapt our audit and denial management processes to cope with this shift?
In a year of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, coding productivity managed to hold steady, according to the results of HIM Briefings’ 2020 Coding Productivity Survey. Learn how facilities adapted and how yours compares.
The HIM department plays a critical role in the revenue cycle, but it’s often placed in a reactive position, limiting its effectiveness. Learn how to improve operations by enhancing the HIM department’s involvement across the revenue cycle.
The ability of healthcare organizations to defend against cyberthreats was a top priority entering 2020. As we close the book on the calendar year, the severity of these threats—and the frequency with which they are attacking healthcare organizations—has continued to increase at an alarming rate.
Audit defense is a key strategy to ensure coding and billing compliance and defend earned revenue. Use these tips to create a multidisciplinary strategy that gives you a clear view into processes.
