HIM Briefings

Although many provisions of the 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule are a light lift for hospitals, several have far-reaching implications. Apply these expert tips to ensure you're up to speed and aware of compliance pitfalls.

Persistent, addressable problems with documentation put the brakes on coders’ productivity, according to respondents of HIM Briefings’ (HIMB) 2021 Coding Productivity Survey.

Although certain functions and goals are common to most revenue integrity programs, how they’re accomplished, and even their specific focus, depends on the organization. Apply these tips to develop a program that suits your organization's needs.

Regular monitoring and internal auditing are critical to ensure compliance throughout the revenue cycle. Apply this tips and best practices to improve internal audits and support compliance.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and sepsis are complex diagnoses that are a frequent target of denials. Use these tips to improve coding and documentation for these conditions and avoid denials.

The complexity of hospital charges and billing has generated confusion among the general public. Taking practical steps to improve communication, outreach, and education can help clear up misconceptions.

Query forms need to be vetted and approved and must follow appropriate guidelines to be compliant. Brush up on current query guidance to ensure you and your organization are following best practice.

Changes to coding conventions and official guidelines for myocardial infarctions, and advice about interpreting them, are constantly evolving. Review the latest changes and consider how recent code updates fit into the bigger picture.