The Importance of Accurate Medical Billing and Coding in Healthcare
Medical billing and coding are essential processes that keep the healthcare system running smoothly. They translate patient diagnoses, treatments, and services into standardized codes, which are used for insurance claims, record keeping, and data analysis. Accuracy in this process is critical for both providers and patients. These are few steps to follow: 1. Ensures Proper […]
What is Medical Billing and Coding?
Medical billing and coding are the processes of documenting and submitting healthcare claims to insurance companies for reimbursement. Medical billing is the administrative process of preparing and submitting claims, while medical coding is the process of assigning standardized codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services. Why is medical billing and coding important? Medical billing and coding […]
What is Medical Coding?
Medical coding is the process of assigning alphanumeric codes to diagnoses, procedures, and other healthcare services. These codes are used to track patient care, facilitate reimbursement, and support research. The two main coding systems used in the United States are the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and the Current Procedural Terminology […]
We Must Be Able To Trust The FDA Vaccine Approval Process
The introduction of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is an essential element in ending this devastating global pandemic. Both physicians and the public must have confidence that efforts to speed vaccine development have not interfered with a thorough, evidence-based review of vaccine candidates, or standards for safety and efficacy. As an allergist/immunologist for 30 […]
CPT® Overview And Code Approval
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes offer doctors and health care professionals a uniform language for coding medical services and procedures to streamline reporting, increase accuracy and efficiency. CPT codes are also used for administrative management purposes such as claims processing and developing guidelines for medical care review. The CPT terminology is the most widely […]
ICD-10 Overview
The transition to ICD-10 occurred on Oct. 1, 2015. As a HIPAA-mandated code set, all covered entities (physicians, other health care providers, payers and clearinghouses) must use ICD-10 to be in compliance with HIPAA. (Note: Property and casualty, auto and workers’ compensation insurance are not covered entities and are therefore not required to comply with […]
Preventive Steps
Take time to get a flu vaccine. Take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs. Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected […]
Wildfire Smoke And COVID-19
Wildfire smoke can irritate your lungs, cause inflammation, affect your immune system, and make you more prone to lung infections, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that cause COVID-19. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, preparing for wildfires might be a little different this year. Know how wildfire smoke can affect you and your loved ones during the […]
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The process of billing and collection is a team effort. That’s why, in addition to driving the billing and collection process, we partner with your team to create an understanding of the administrative process that supports improved cash flow
Developing A Hospital Claim Validation Strategy To Prevent Denials
The time to strengthen hospital compliance programs through claim validation is now. According to healthcare finance and information management leaders surveyed by HIMSS Media, clinical documentation and coding were the revenue cycle processes most vulnerable to errors that could result in lost or decreased revenue. These issues are leading to an uptick in claim denials […]