Dual coding may be necessary to help practices implement ICD-10, but it will also cost money and productivity, according to a Government Health IT report. Dual coding allows for the assessment of both ...

Expert, outsourced coders from H.I.M. ON CALL perform ICD-10 coding via remote or onsite options; allowing the hospitals' internal coding team to focus on day-to-day production or ICD-10 training, ...

In healthcare, ICD-10 coding accuracy isn’t just about getting paid—it’s about ethics, compliance, and patient trust. From avoiding upcoding to protecting privacy, coders play a vital role in ...

In a March 12th webinar hosted by Becker's ASC Review, Mary Bort, CPC, CANPC, CASCC, COSC, director of coding with Surgical Notes, explained how ICD-10 will impact ambulatory surgery centers and what ...

Accurate ICD-10-CM coding for complex and co-existing conditions is essential for proper reimbursement, compliance, and quality care documentation. With evolving guidelines and intricate case ...

Steve Claypool, MD, is vice president of clinical development and informatics, and Allison Errickson, CPC-H, is director of coding compliance and content, Clinical Solutions Division, for ProVation ...