With the October 2015 deadline for transitioning from ICD-9 to ICD-10 looming for health care facilities, the need for qualified medical coding services workers is high. In addition to this, hospitals and other health care providers have to effect other changes necessitated by the Affordable Care Act. An ideal solution is to outsource medical coding services or use an agency to recruit medical coders. Continue reading
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Medical Coding Consulting Companies In The Chicago Metropolitan Market
Rely on Medical Coding and Consulting Companies with High Standards
If you are interested in finding medical coding companies you need to determine whether, or not, the company has high deliverable standards, and employs medical coding specialists from accredited institutions. Additionally, any company that you collaborate with should be dedicated to accuracy and following current and upcoming standards. Continue reading
What Do Remote Medical Coding Companies Do?
Remote coding companies are charged with the responsibility of helping health organizations and physicians be reimbursed by insurance companies for the services patients are offered. In addition, you will find they are detail oriented and are not bothered by administrative jobs. Remote coding companies work well with medical professionals and doctors and are able to easily communicate with them. Continue reading
What to expect from a Medical Coding Company
Busy professionals in the healthcare sector find it hard to manage accurate medical coding and patients simultaneously. Documentation, needs to be done at the appropriate time or your healthcare facility will suffer financially. You should seek the help of medical coding companies that are able to handle your medical coding efficiently. If you are wondering whether to hire a medical coding company is ideal, think of all the code issues that they will help you solve. Continue reading
How to Prepare for ICD-10 Medical Coding
The countdown to the implementation of ICD-10 medical coding is ticking away. As of October 1, 2015, all diagnosis reported or discharged as of that date will required to be coded utilizing the new coding guidelines. While some providers and other medical professionals have hoped for an extension to this deadline, that does not appear to be likely according to HHS. If you haven’t already begun, it’s time to start preparing for the changes. Continue reading
Medical Coding History – The Past, Present and Future
The topic of health care is quite hot these days. Everywhere people are talking about the changes that are happening in the Health Care Industry and how much it has affected their lives. One of the most talked about aspects is how medical billing has changed so dramatically over the years. Medical billing, when done correctly is fine, however, when done incorrectly, the mistakes can take years to clear up. Continue reading
Medical Coding Companies: The Affects of Obamacare
Everyone has been buzzing over the Affordable Care Act, dubbed “Obamacare”, since its inception. Insurers, the insured and politicians alike have all speculated how this healthcare reform will affect them, the economy, doctors and health care in general. But an entity we’ve heard little from are the medical coding companies. How are all these changes going to affect the way we run our companies? Continue reading
Health Information Management – Successfully improving patient care.
The quality of care for patients has consistently been the top priority in any healthcare facility for over a century. Back in the days when hospitals were small, independent facilities there was no bottom line to be concerned about. The only concern was the patient and no request was too big to fulfill. Today, the patient is still the number one priority, but the rules of how that patient is cared for has changed dramatically. Continue reading
Health Information Exchange Definition–Defined By Experts
Many people want an answer to what actually is a Health Information Exchange. It is interesting that the fact that people are not simply after a Health Information Exchange definition, but are also concerned regarding whether the phrase “Health Information Exchange” is just a concept or actually a way to facilitate medical coding, billing and documentation accuracy that meets your HIM revenue cycle requirements. Continue reading
Defining HIE (Health Information Exchange) – Why is it beneficial?
Not so long ago, before the health information exchange, sitting in a waiting room at a doctors’ office there would be patients nervously clutching huge files of paperwork ready to show the doctor. This was their life in terms of health care and it was up to the doctor to decipher the seemingly endless array of medications taken or surgeries performed. Continue reading