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Medical Coding Error Prevention Methods

Mastering Medical Coding: Strategies To Avoid Revenue Loss

Medical coding is an essential aspect of healthcare in that it translates diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into alphanumeric codes. The processes involved in medical coding is complex, however, so errors can often result in payment delays and significant financial losses. The most common errors leading to delays and lost revenue are tracking down […]
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Transition to updated version of ICD-11

ICD-11- The Global Classification of Diseases: Where It Stands Today?

The new code set has been officially adopted by 35 countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially unveiled the first version of ICD-11 in February 2022, marking the eleventh version of the International Classification of Disease (ICD) as officially implemented. Recently, in February 2023, the WHO announced the release of ICD-11 2023 version, just a […]
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IPPS-LTCH Rule

Proposed IPPS/LTCH Payment Update for FY2024

The agency proposes to strengthen the ties that bind payments to quality data reporting. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued, April 10, the Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital (IPPS/LTCH) proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2024. If finalized as written, inpatient hospitals and LTCHs that do not successfully report quality data […]
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Outsource Revenue Cycle Management Services

Study States, Providers Look to Outsource Revenue Cycle Management Services

In their quest to enhance cash flow and deliver exceptional customer care, healthcare providers are actively seeking suitable vendors to outsource their Revenue Cycle Management Services. To overcome staff shortages and financial challenges, healthcare providers are mostly planning to outsource revenue cycle management processes, according to a study. From the research conducted by PatientPay in […]
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STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE HOSPITAL OUTCOMES

2023 Post-Acute Trends: Five Strategies To Improve Hospital Outcomes

Learn the top trends in rehabilitation for 2023 and hear from Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health President on how these trends are expected to impact hospitals. COMBATING THE ONGOING WORKFORCE CRISIS Recruiting and retaining clinical talent remains a top priority, according to a recent healthcare executive survey. Three key factors fueling this ongoing shortage include: – […]
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