Quality medical coders can provide an invaluable service to physician practices, hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers by decreasing denials, speeding up the reimbursement process and ensuring ...

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Over the last two decades, the revenue cycle and revenue capture have evolved dramatically. In the past, coding teams focused heavily on getting claims out the door. Today, there is greater emphasis ...

You hear about AI changing things everywhere, and medicine is no different. One area where it’s really making a difference is ...

Clinical coding underpins the integrity of healthcare records, functioning as an essential bridge between patient care, administrative processes and research analytics. Robust coding transforms ...

Medical coding is a key component of revenue cycle management. When done efficiently and accurately, it helps ensure hospitals are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. 1. AAPC, formerly ...

Medical coding is a dynamic and complex field requiring expertise in medical terminology, anatomy and treatments, as well as a deep understanding of billing regulations and practices. With 95,000-plus ...

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Teaching medical coders advanced medical coding skills was the focus of workshops run by the World Bank and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) in Indonesia this year. Codes are ...