Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is piloting a bundled payment program with 64 surgeons at seven health systems in the state. Here are the four highlights. BCBSM aims to shave 10 percent off the average cost of non-complicated knee or joint...
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More InfoMedical coders play a crucial role in the revenue cycle process, as they help ensure health systems, hospitals and physicians are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. Here Are 14 Things To Know About Medical Coding. AAPC describes...
More InfoKey: Amount of time spent with the patient indicates which code to use. Coding for physician inpatient services, especially critical care, is deceptively straightforward. The reality is that the details of each code requirement can complicate...
More InfoBeth Morgan, president and CEO of Medical Bill Consultants, has over 40 years of experience coding and billing for various providers and facilities. She provided these three tips: Read the notes carefully. If coders and billers don’t read...
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