Tracking denials data as a key performance indicator (KPI) can help identify gaps in provider documentation and create meaningful physician education. Learn how to leverage coding and CDI staff in tracking and managing denials data.
Although many provisions of the 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule are a light lift for hospitals, several have far-reaching implications. Apply these expert tips to ensure you're up to speed and aware of compliance pitfalls.
Persistent, addressable problems with documentation put the brakes on coders’ productivity, according to respondents of HIM Briefings’ (HIMB) 2021 Coding Productivity Survey.
Although certain functions and goals are common to most revenue integrity programs, how they’re accomplished, and even their specific focus, depends on the organization. Apply these tips to develop a program that suits your organization's needs.
Regular monitoring and internal auditing are critical to ensure compliance throughout the revenue cycle. Apply this tips and best practices to improve internal audits and support compliance.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and sepsis are complex diagnoses that are a frequent target of denials. Use these tips to improve coding and documentation for these conditions and avoid denials.
