The Evolution of Medical Coding (ICD-10 to ICD-11) As we transition from ICD-10 to ICD-11, it’s crucial to understand the implications of these changes on data accuracy, clinical documentation, and overall healthcare management. Healthcare data are based on medical coding, which plays a vital role in categorizing diseases, health conditions, and medical procedures. It has […]
How do you resolve a repeated and shooting up problem like claims denials? It’s been a fresher subject for revenue cycle management professionals for years that are only experiencing hotter with the growing pressures of staffing shortages, troubles with staff movement and instructing and developing policies and protocols at the government and payer levels. On […]
The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled proposed changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule that federal officials say will improve patient access to their medical records, encourage coordinated care and cut red tape. “Our proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule will break down barriers that have stood in […]