Medical coding requires a deep understanding of medical terminology and procedures, as well as the ability to make judgment calls when necessary. Human coders are better equipped to handle these tasks ...

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Michael Connelly is the former CEO of Cincinnati-based Mercy Health, serving in that role between 1995 and 2017. The author of “The Journey’s End,” which highlights his frustration with billing issues ...

It’s a classic Catch-22. Hospital coding specialists must rely only on doctor’s notes to determine if a medical condition was present at the time a Medicare patient is admitted to the hospital. But it ...

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Here are four tips for hospital billers and coders to more accurately capture and document patient encounters, according to The Hospitalist. 1. Thoroughly capture the first visit. Hospital ...

Medical billing and coding is a time intensive process that requires specialized team members, representing a significant expense for medical practices. Medical billing services exist to outsource ...

The use of such complex codes has led to the creation of a multitiered cottage industry whose main purpose is to gain as much money as possible for each player. There are certified coders, "revenue ...