Medical coding is a complex yet essential part of any health care facility. The impact of inaccurate coding can directly impact revenue cycles, compliance and patient care. Fortunately, errors can be ...

Advantum Health announced the promotion of Nancy Nelson to Vice President of Coding Operations. In this role, Nelson will continue to lead enterprise-wide medical coding operations, clinical ...

Medical coding requires a deep understanding of medical terminology and procedures, as well as the ability to make judgment calls when necessary. Human coders are better equipped to handle these tasks ...

Michael Connelly is the former CEO of Cincinnati-based Mercy Health, serving in that role between 1995 and 2017. The author of “The Journey’s End,” which highlights his frustration with billing issues ...

Workforce shortages, regulatory complexities and economic challenges have put hospitals and health systems under immense pressure to improve operational efficiency, accelerate payments and reduce ...

The United States of America is the third most populated country in the world. With over 346 million people, there is a high demand for healthcare experts in various medical fields, including medical ...

Medical billing and coding systems ensure that health providers get paid for their services. Learn the steps in medical ...

Medical coding is the act of converting crucial clinical data into understandable codes in order to facilitate proper medical billing. Every year the U.S. healthcare system spends over $10 billion on ...

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