Now That You Have “Big Data,” What Do You Do With it?
There is a widespread belief in many circles that if you have enough data, you should be able to derive some meaningful knowledge from it.
There is a widespread belief in many circles that if you have enough data, you should be able to derive some meaningful knowledge from it.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Janice Tarlecki, MBA, RHIA, CCS, is the director of advanced education at Ciox Health. Janice has over 14 years of health information management
For those of you ready to pack up and head for the highways or airports and take off for your summer vacations, I have some
Here we are in July, and the third-quarter 2017 issue of AHA’s (the American Hospital Association’s) Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS has been released, earlier than
In just about two months, we will be dealing with our second ICD-10 code deluge from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Our
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second installment in a three-part series by Sarah Laird on the issues and solutions associated with coder burnout. Remote work
As human beings, we are programmed with a desire to help others in need, but this is one of the reasons that hackers are so
The Healthcare Business Management Association (HBMA) Government Relations Committee was fortunate to have the opportunity to meet with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS)
A recent conversation with a vice president of the revenue cycle for a large multi-hospital health system evolved into an active conversation on the merits
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The addendum for new codes coming out was recently released with many notable additions and deletions. The next several articles in this series will address
July’s designation as UV Safety Month comes as no surprise. July is the month of summer vacations, beach trips, and plenty of other outdoor activities.
RACmonitor is proud to welcome back Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of his most requested webcasts. In this highly anticipated session, Dr. Hirsch will break down the complex Two Midnight Rule Medicare regulations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance. He’ll walk you through the basics of the rule, offer expert interpretation, and apply the rule to real-world clinical scenarios—so you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the tools to ensure compliance.
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Only ICD10monitor delivers what you need: updates on must-know changes associated with the FY26 IPPS, including new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CCs/MCCs, and MS-DRGs, plus insights, analysis and answers to your questions from two of the country’s most respected subject matter experts.
This third session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review of FY26 changes to the MS-DRG methodology and new technology add-on payments (NTAPs), presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This second session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review the FY26 changes to ICD-10-PCS codes. This information will be presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This first session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature an in-depth explanation of FY26 changes to ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines, CCs/MCCs, and revisions to the MCE, presented by presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
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