Whether it's a precautionary CT scan that may not really be needed or a duplicate laboratory test ordered by separate physicians, many hospitalized patients are getting unnecessary tests, and experts say it's a big problem.
Many hospitals have added case managers to their EDs, but these case managers face unique situations. CMM experts answer questions about how to handle these issues.
Last month, we laid the foundation to promote successful engagement of the coding and clinical documentation improvement teams in PSI 90 performance improvement efforts.
Taxonomy codes play a very important role in medical billing and credentialing for providers or group specialties.HIPAA-standard code sets specify a "standard" for transactions. In many cases, a taxonomy code is required to reimburse a claim; however, the reporting requirements for a taxonomy code may vary between insurance carriers and your third-party payers.
