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HCCs: How to Protect Payments

2016-11-14

It’s so important that we in the healthcare industry continue our discussion regarding the topic of Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs), as the risk-adjusted payment models are increasing in prevalence.

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ICD-10 Coding: The Medical Necessity of Nasogastric Feeding Tubes

2016-11-21

The insertion of nasogastric (NG) tubes is a common practice in most hospitals. As more facilities begin to capture and code this procedure, correct ICD-10-PCS code assignment is necessary. ...

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How to Incorporate Pre-Bill Audits Into Your Compliance Strategy

2016-09-06

Q: We are considering pre-bill audits at our facility. What are the advantages of these audits, and how can we integrate them into our coding workflow? A: There are many ...

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ICD-10 and Computer-Assisted Coding

2016-08-08

Does your CAC enhance coding quality? Five questions to consider.

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ICD-10 Denials and Appeals

2016-06-09

Five tips to manage coding appeals more effectively.

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ICD-10 Accuracy: Beyond the DRG

2016-07-05

Anecdotal data seems to suggest ICD-10 coding accuracy is strong with minimal payer denials.

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Accurate ICD-10-CM Coding for ADHD Assists with Research and Data Collection

2016-05-16

In recent years there has been growing awareness of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly when it occurs in children. One in three children in the United States with ADHD ...

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ICD-10 Denial Management

2016-05-06

Four strategies to stay afloat during the potential wave of ICD-10 denials.

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ICD-10 Compliance From the Ground Up

2016-03-07

6 points to consider when training professional coders.

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