By Robert F. Bacon – The provider community has been begging for documentation reform for over 20 years, and there is no question that simplifying the complex requirements of clinical documentation is necessary.
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By Vasilios Nassiopoulos – With all the hoopla surrounding the recent announcement that CMS is proposing changes to Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes, you would think the government was eliminating documentation requirements altogether.
By Betty Schulte – All HIM leaders know that coding quality audits are critical. We can all agree the consequences of substandard coding – lost revenue, increased denials, and greater compliance risk – make the development of a comprehensive coding audit program a priority for healthcare providers of all sizes.
By Betty Schulte – The importance of accuracy and compliance in today’s coding environment cannot be overstated. High-quality coding is always a priority – but is there a way to make coding impervious to challenges? Unfortunately, the answer is “NO.”
By Andrea Romero – “Outsourced coders are too expensive”, “My internal coding resources are much less expensive than external coders” are statements I hear frequently from HIM leaders.
By Lisa Eramo – These days, all medical specialties are vulnerable to payer audits and denials. However, providers who offer mental health services are particularly at risk because insurers have begun to focus not only on coding accuracy but also on the frequency and duration of services rendered.
Q&A with Timothy Mills – At the end of the day, physicians want to do what’s in the best interest of patients. Physician practices are eager to make the transition to value-based care, but fee-for-service continues to rule that visit and how the physician gets reimbursed.
The AMA and the IHTSDO announced a new collaborative agreement to coordinate on the design and development of their respective coding and terminology products, CPT and SNOMED CT.