HIM Briefings

According to a survey on coder productivity published in the May edition of MRB, 83% of those with remote coding programs reported that coder productivity either remained the same or increased after a remote coding program was implemented at their facility. That's great news for those considering ­establishing a remote coding program. And there are many ­reasons to do so, both for your coding staff and for your hospital.

A Minute for the Medical Staff, August 2011

HHS has released the long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on the changes to the HIPAA accounting of disclosures. The rule, formally titled "HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting of Disclosures under the HITECH Act," was printed in the May 31 Federal Register.

Denied claims got you down? An upper-level appeal may be the answer.

Editor's note: Each month in 2011, we're celebrating MRB's 25th year with special content, including extra reports and tools, discounts, and contests. Read on to find out how you can win a free 2012 ICD-9-CM Coding Manual.

When it comes to ICD-10 education, a day late may mean you're more than a few dollars short.

If patients were already concerned about healthcare organizations' ability to protect their information, a report released in May did nothing to alleviate their fears.