Measuring CDI Performance: A Truthful Conclusion
Task-based, outcomes measurement versus process improvement generally does not support sustainable long-term results. I was recently asked by a chief financial officer (CFO) what other
Task-based, outcomes measurement versus process improvement generally does not support sustainable long-term results. I was recently asked by a chief financial officer (CFO) what other
Healthcare facilities will need to make adjustments to ensure financial health. The end of COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and national emergency on May 11
The March 2023 Coordination and Maintenance Committee is the venue for the birthing of new codes. The March Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting is over.
Incomplete medical notes can have a significant impact on the revenue cycle. So, what’s the deal with medical notes?Why are they so important, and why
Robotic process automation (RPA) as it relates to the revenue cycle is an important concept to understand. EDITOR’S NOTE: Rose Dunn reported this story earlier
Diagnosis without supporting the judgment of the physician’s documentation is the phenomenon of nakedness. A recent Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists/American Health Information Management
Tia Tech USA and ICD10monitor conducted a survey among Talk Ten Tuesdays listeners and Monitor Mondays readers. The revenue cycle function in healthcare is a
Gaining an understanding of why it’s important to familiarize yourself with the clinical revenue cycle is vital in healthcare. Clinical revenue cycle: what is it?
Moving from a corrections mindset to one of prevention can be a large project when preventing denials. Through the process of working on denials management
Do the silos in your healthcare organization need to be broken down? One of my observations almost on a daily basis is that there are
It’s time to consider the use of artificial intelligence to respond to requests for copies of records. When we hear “release of information,” we usually
The patient lending platform (PLP) model is increasingly being seen as a source of fiscal aid in a time of razor-thin profit margins. “First do
Familiarize yourself with the dramatic 2023 changes to codes, coding guidelines and documentation requirements for evaluation and management (E&M) split/shared and incident-to services.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch breaks down significant 2023 changes to coding and billing requirements for hospital observation services, including new physician E&M coding rules.
Learn how to save your facility hundreds of thousands of dollars in repayments and fines by correctly following CMS requirements for implantable medical device credit reporting. We provide you with all the need-to-know protocols, along with the steps for correct compliance while offering best practices to implement a viable strategy in your facility.
During an exclusive RACmonitor webcast, healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel will explain in simple, easy-to-understand language the peril of the coming overpayment audits and describe your legal defenses.
Do you struggle with selecting and appending the correct modifier for your medical claims? Join our must-attend webinar, “Mastering Modifier Usage: Preventing Denials and Ensuring Compliance” to reduce claim denials and improve your reimbursement rates.
Kay Piper reviews the guidance and updates coders and CDISs on important information in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Get access to important guidance on each of the AHA‘s 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics with information-packed on-demand webcasts available shortly after each official publication.
Gloryanne Bryant reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s third quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Kay Piper reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s second quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Gloryanne Bryant reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s first quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Why should you be focused on SDOH data and ICD-10-CM Z codes? How can you integrate the capture of these elements into your workflows? Get guidance now — before new CMS assessment and reporting mandates take effect.
Set yourself up for appeal success with knowledge about the legitimate presentations of acute heart failure, the common vulnerabilities that auditors identify, the challenges clinical teams face, and how to write a concise and compliant validation query.
What are the changes to the IPO and ACS lists for 2023? What auditor trends do you need to watch out for in the new year? Don’t be caught off guard. Register today for this essential regulatory update led by Dr. Ronald Hirsch.
Take away tried-and-true strategies for ensuring that your Utilization Review committee is working effectively
A massive task lies ahead! Now’s the time to start preparing your case management and utilization review teams for successful implementation of changes contained in the 2023 IPPS, OPPS and MPFS rules.
Learn how to achieve complete, accurate documentation that establishes medical necessity and how to differentiate between billable and non-billable services.