Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding is high value — and in high demand. Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We Yet coding mistakes can mean lost revenue, or worse — fines, compliance, and legal issues. Coders are challenged to select the codes that best convey the reason for admission.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Coding is high value — and in high demand. Coding and clinical documentation have never been more important in healthcare. “We Yet coding mistakes can mean lost revenue, or worse — fines, compliance, and legal issues. Coders are challenged to select the codes that best convey the reason for admission.

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Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

Implement robust coding and documentation practices Accurate medical coding and detailed documentation are crucial elements in preventing underpayments. Negotiate payer contracts effectively Reviewing and renegotiating payer contracts regularly is essential for your medical practice’s financial health.

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Practice Management Institute

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

H ealthcare administration can be a fulfilling and stable professional path for new career-climbers that are attracted to the business side of medicine – patient administration, medical coding, billing, auditing, office management, and compliance. What does a medical coder do?

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Coronis Health

JULY 10, 2024

Do you ever encounter situations where claims are denied due to typos or missing information in patient demographics or insurance details? Coronis Can Help: Our team verifies patient information with insurance companies before submitting claims, minimizing errors and denials due to inaccurate demographics or coverage details.

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MedCerts

JULY 3, 2024

Regardless of the specifics, you’ll collaborate with other team members to streamline office tasks and ensure patients, medical professionals and insurance companies are on the same page. Or, you could generate financial reports and medical claims for the office. You’ll receive additional training in Microsoft Office basics.

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Relias

AUGUST 11, 2022

Medical billing and coding are two of the most important factors of the revenue cycle, yet the importance of coding accurately is often not monitored, assessed, or facilitated as much as it should be. Accurate medical coding leads to clean claims, prompt reimbursements, and a positive bottom line.

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

For example, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) provide the guidelines for coding and reporting using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). Preventing medical billing errors by implementing a robust quality assurance process.

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Coronis Health

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Role of Hospital Coding in Revenue Cycle Management Hospital billing and coding serve as the backbone of revenue cycle management. Medical coding translates medical services, diagnoses, procedures, and equipment into a set of universal medical alphanumeric codes used for claims submission and reimbursement.

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CollaborateMD

MAY 25, 2023

Oncology medical billing is the process of submitting claims to insurance companies or other payers for oncology-related billing services associated with cancer management. Oncology medical billing requires understanding medical coding to run a successful oncology practices. What is Oncology Medical Billing?

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CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’ve got the answers to your questions about medical coding and billing jobs, duties, and of course, salary information. What do medical coders do and what do medical billing professionals do? They’re used for billing and insurance reasons. uses the same codes.

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CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

Human error is often the culprit, either by mistakes or not having access to up-to-date codes. An analysis by KFF found that insurance denial rates could be as high as 49%. With AI medical billing, you can prevent these costly denials. Another application in medical billing is data analytics.

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Coronis Health

AUGUST 10, 2023

Best practices in hospital billing and coding processes are key to guiding coders as they navigate the complexities of chart documentation. Accurate coding also helps to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the healthcare system and to support data analysis and research for improving health outcomes and policies.

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Relias

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Accurate medical coding has a big impact on revenue cycle management (RCM), but it is not the only factor affecting its success. Errors in front-end processes such as registration, patient demographics, insurance verification, and eligibility can cause all the things done right after that point to be thwarted and result in a denial.

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Relias

JULY 4, 2023

This coordinated partnership requires a joint effort toward the common goal of accurate charges, identification and resolution of any discrepancies, and signed documentation indicating completion. Charging occurs in the clinical departments, but patient accounting acts as the gatekeeper.

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WSMDA

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Learn medical coding and billing. CMAs are also typically called on to handle the bureaucratic side of medical work, such as filing insurance documentation. CMAs are often called on to take and read electrocardiograms (EKG), so an extra certification on that will also boost your value.

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CareerStep

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The AAPC, also known as the American Academy of Professional Coders, was created to provide professional development and standards for the medical coding industry. The CPC-P is for those who are employed by insurance providers, Medicare, or Medicaid. The exam covers highly specific material, medical coding procedures, and codes.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Engagement in Prior Authorization: Duties and Training INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. Prescriptions warranting this type of alert may include specialty medications or glucose monitoring products.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. It is the insurance or payers’ way of controlling costs by approving or denying certain medications, procedures, or devices that may not usually be covered or is on a higher tier on the formulary.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Job Outlook: 10% Average Job Growth Rate 48% of Employers Require or Prefer Certification for This Position Employers Look for These 5 Skills: Communication Professionalism Time Management EHR Skills Critical Thinking Relevant ACI Program: Medical & Dental Administrative Assistant Billing and Coding Specialist Billing and Coding Specialists use (..)

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ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Through enhanced coding and charge capture, these algorithms analyze clinical documentation to propose precise medical codes, minimizing the risk of undercoding or overcoding while ensuring comprehensive coverage of billable services. Why we should not mistake accuracy of medical AI for efficiency. 2024;7(1):1-3.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Explanation of Benefits (EOB): Understanding an EOB can be complex due to medical codes and insurance jargon. Healthcare providers can help by educating patients on how to interpret these documents so that patients are fully aware of their financial responsibilities and can make better informed healthcare planning decisions.

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Arkenea

MARCH 15, 2025

The HIMSS developed a multi-level framework to assist medical personnel in evaluating their data exchange and document management capacities. At this level, various software platforms and DMS (Document Management Systems) can securely communicate and transfer data with each other.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Candidates meeting at least one of the following eligibility criteria can apply for the certification- Must be a current student or recent graduate (in the past ten years) from a medical assistant program from a school authorized by the NCCT Must be a foreign physician or R.N. with documented U.S.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Healthcare providers can securely share medical records, test results, and treatment summaries with patients, other healthcare facilities, insurance companies, and legal entities. This wealth of data enables accurate medical coding and classification of medical services provided to patients.

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CareerStep

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Medical coding and billing specialist Medical coders and billers are key players in financial operations within healthcare. By translating medical services into standardized codes, they ensure that claims are processed accurately and that providers receive timely reimbursements.

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Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

The cost of healthcare in America is high, and the price for services can vary widely by region, a patient’s access to insurance, and even by insurance provider. In addition, billing codes for the final diagnosis may differ from what is on the price estimator. If the codes are incorrect, the payer can deny the claim.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 10, 2024

These descriptors are an essential resource that hospitals, medical practices, health plans, and other CPT users can incorporate into English-language documents, such as insurance forms, price sheets, medical records, patient portals, and more.

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