Building a team of fully cross-trained coders who are competently able to code all record types is one of a coding manager’s goals. Achieving this goal requires that managers inventory the skills of each coder, identify focused education, and plan for cross-training opportunities.
Analyze key provisions in the 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule to understand potential updates to Medicare inpatient coding and billing.
Discover strategies for building a high-performing data integrity team that safeguards patient data, reduces financial risk, and strengthens operational efficiency.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2026 MA and Part D final rule, an updated list of tests subject to exceptions from laboratory date of service policy, and more!
