Accurate medical coding is the backbone of a healthy revenue cycle. Small mistakes in ICD-10 or CPT coding can cause denials, slow cash flow, and harm compliance scores. By tightening documentation, ...

Lolita M. Jones, RHIA, CCS, a consultant specializing in ASC and hospital outpatient coding, billing, reimbursement and operations, discusses eight common ASC coding errors in seven different ...

Jessica Edmiston, coding manager, and Tamara Wagner, coding audit manager, with National Medical Billing Services, discuss eight common coding errors that create compliance problems and decrease ...

ICD-10 coding accuracy isn’t just about compliance—it’s the lifeline of your practice’s revenue. From annual updates to avoiding common errors, staying sharp on guidelines is key. The right codes mean ...

In the vast majority of states, hygienists cannot legally diagnose dental disease. Even in the few states that are the exception, diagnosis is limited to the scope of care delivered by hygienists and ...