Providers will have their coding system for billing insurance companies and government changed, yet many Alabama providers are not prepared for the change being implemented Oct. 1. Here are eight key ...

Medical billing errors are a costly problem for the healthcare industry. Research has estimated that up to 40% of claim statements passed between insurers and hospitals have errors, while up to 15% of ...

Here are five key notes: 1. Providers in the state cited a minimal number of claims denials linked to coding errors. 2. Molly Weedn, associate vice president of public affairs for the California ...

Clerical documentation burdens for physicians expanded during the past decade in part due to increased regulatory requirements and the corresponding proliferation of EHRs — one 2017 study found ...

The changes to end-of-life skin wound classification in the most recent Minimum Data Set update are ultimately a positive for long-term care, but regulatory ambiguity and potential legal concerns ...

CodaMetrix's solution is recognized by KLAS Research, and proven to help providers realize an average 60% reduction in claims denials and 50% savings on coding costs BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ ...

The American Dental Association is supporting dentists dealing with claim downcoding by third-party insurers. Five notes: 1. The ADA said Oct. 7 that it will support states and dental providers ...

"Confusion regarding variations between multiple E&M guidelines and issues with medical necessity and documentation often leads to under-coded or over-coded services," said Adam Seymour, Alpha II ...