This week's note from the instructor discusses the steps involved in the prior authorization process for certain hospital outpatient department services.
The recent appointment of a new Office for Civil Rights (OCR) director could signal a return to assertive legal interpretation and enforcement of HIPAA regulations.
Small and rural hospitals face increased coding challenges with limited budgets, small teams, and constant pressure to meet national standards, but they’re not off the hook for compliance.
Discover how ICD-11 coding and classifications for oncology can enhance research, improve tracking capabilities, and facilitate better data collection.
