June 11, 2020
HIM Briefings

This week's note from the instructor discusses the steps involved in the prior authorization process for certain hospital outpatient department services. 

September 25, 2019
HIM Briefings

Unpack two interesting issues regarding the clinical and documentation implications of determining oxygen levels related to respiratory distress.

December 6, 2023
HIM Briefings

Denise Williams, COC, CHRI, senior vice president of Revant Solutions in Raleigh, North Carolina, details the process of setting clear room rate policies.

December 1, 2023
HIM Briefings
November 29, 2023
HIM Briefings

Healthcare organizations often house the release of information (ROI) function within the HIM department. However, ROI programs may exist in other departments such as radiology, clinics, home health, and patient financial services. Consider the benefits of different models for various organization types.

November 22, 2023
HIM Briefings

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden decrease in kidney function that can have serious consequences. Follow these tips to ensure accurate clinical validation and coding for AKI for effective patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

November 15, 2023
HIM Briefings

One of the most important, and sometimes one of the most challenging, initiatives for providers is the National Correct Coding Initiative’s procedure-to-procedure edits. Consider this expert insight on how to apply them and their role in ensuring correct coding.

November 8, 2023
HIM Briefings

Learn about the changing landscape of physician documentation and its critical significance in supporting accurate reimbursement, coding, quality measures, and resource allocation.

November 1, 2023
HIM Briefings

Chronic migraines and epilepsy can be complex diagnoses that require thorough documentation. Review recent ICD-10-CM code updates for these conditions to ensure they're reported correctly.

November 1, 2023
HIM Briefings

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