News & Analysis

April 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

In the world of computer-assisted coding (CAC), things can get super competitive.

April 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

Editor's note: Facilities need to address coding, payment, and coverage issues for molecular pathology. This article is the first in a series and discusses molecular pathology coding.

April 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

Being audited is rarely fun. After all, you're probably going to lose money, face a fine, or both. More and more entities are auditing healthcare claims-Recovery Auditors, Medicare Integrity Contractors, MACs, FIs, commercial payers, and on and on.

April 1, 2013
Briefings on APCs

Our experts answer questions about, modifier -25, cardioversion performed during an ED code, denials for multiple port film line items, and procedure discontinued after administration of anesthesia.

 

 

March 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

Will ICD-10-CM/PCS wreak havoc on coding productivity?

March 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

Coders will take more time to code records in ICD-10-CM/PCS than they do now in ICD-9-CM/PCS. This much, the industry knows.

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