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HIPAA violations

How to prevent HIPAA violations in healthcare

HIPAA violations happen when a healthcare organization fails to follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules. HIPAA is a law that protects patients’ privacy by setting standards for securing and sharing their medical information. There are different ways a HIPAA violation can occur, but they often involve a patient’s protected health information […]

CPT® 2024 Update: New Codes and Guidelines

Table of Contents Evaluation and Management Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Surgery: Respiratory System Surgery: Cardiovascular System Surgery: Urinary System Surgery: Female Genital System Surgery: Nervous System Radiology Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Category III Codes 2024 CPT Coding updates:  Take a look at the updates in CPT coding and guidelines for professional services. Every year, on January […]
HIPAA Security Rule Checklist for 2024

HIPAA Security Rule Checklist

The HIPAA Security Rule Checklist helps covered entities, business associates, and other organizations subject to HIPAA meet the requirements of the Security Standard for the Protection of Electronic  Health Information (preferably known as the HIPAA Security Act). Compliance with regulatory security standards will reduce the risk of HIPAA violations and data breaches due to human […]
Medical coding practices

Telemedicine Trends and Their Impact on Medical Coding Practices

Medical coding practices’ evolve as the healthcare landscape rapidly transforms with telemedicine leading the way and the proliferation of virtual consultations. In addition to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by these changes, it is also important to remember that optimizing medical coding procedures and ensuring appropriate reimbursements are also unique challenges presented by these […]
CPT 2024 Coding Updates

CPT 2024 Coding Changes Impacting General Surgery and Specialties

The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Phrasing (CPT)* code set is overhauled every year. This year, numerous of the upgrades are time-based codes, which may influence when they may be detailed. This article depicts CPT 2024 Coding Updates that are pertinent to common surgery and related specialties. Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in CPT 2024 Coding […]
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10 Prior Authorization Updates in 2023 

In 2023, multiple entities, such as the Health Insurance Company and health Services Company, declared reductions in prior authorizations. Healthcare Media provided further details on this and additional updates related to prior authorizations in the healthcare sector reported this year. According to a November 13 report from the Medical Group Management Association, 89% of medical […]
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How Revenue Cycle Management Software Reshapes Healthcare in 2024

Understanding the complexities of healthcare finance can resemble untangling a sophisticated puzzle. Every billing and coding intricacy holds the potential to influence patient care delivery. Recognizing this significance is key, and that’s precisely where the game-changing influence of revenue cycle management software becomes evident. Your worry might revolve around the potential financial stress on healthcare […]
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How does autonomous coding improve revenue cycle?

A survey revealed that healthcare organizations anticipate that autonomous coding will accelerate the revenue cycle process and enhance coding accuracy. Although autonomous coding has the potential to streamline revenue cycle processes and alleviate administrative burdens, a majority of healthcare finance leaders surveyed either lack familiarity with it or harbor reservations about fully trusting this automated […]
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Proven Strategies for Progressing and Sustaining Your Private Practice

Tools and support to boost the success of your practice Regardless of whether you’re a newcomer to private practice or a seasoned professional, you’re aware that the healthcare landscape is ever-changing. What was effective for your practice in the past, be it last year or last month, may not hold true today. Staying updated on […]