Rose T. Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA/CGMA, FACHE, FHFMA, CHPS, describes how coding reviews provide an opportunity to conduct a thorough compliance review that not only addresses components of the coding process, but also the integrity of the patient’s record.
This week’s Medicare updates include a revised fact sheet on Part D vaccines, billing guidelines for gender-specific services, a one-time change to the annual average 96-hour patient length of stay calculation for CAHs, and more!
Organizations must ensure their procedures are aimed at preventing and managing denials. One way to accomplish this is by looking for opportunities to involve other departments. Use these tips to improve interdepartmental denials management.
Research has shown that high drug costs can have a substantial effect on patient care. Learn how these costs can impact skilled nursing facility (SNF) admissions.
