In the wake of COVID, budget crunches, and labor shortages, many hospitals and health systems have been making the smart decision to rethink their service lines. But what many haven’t had the space to consider is the impact on hospital billing, hospital coding, and how their
Medical Coding Audit Prevention for 2024
With Q4 of 2023 coming around the corner, it’s time to start looking at plans for 2024. It might not seem like it should make your short list of priorities, but medical coding audits should be on the mind of your leadership team today – specifically looking for ways to get in front of them.
Healthcare providers will be in a much better position next year if they take the remainder of 2023 to step back, look for current issues, and devise ways to prevent and respond.
Medicare is Tightening its Belts: Get Ready for More Medical Coding Audits
Healthcare providers across the board should be ready to expect more medical coding audits.
What’s coming down the pipeline shouldn’t catch anyone by surprise.
Home Health Coding Changes under the Home Health Final Rule
After much speculation, CMS has released the 2023 Home Health Final Rule (HHFR). It includes updates to the home infusion therapy and home health service payment rates for CY 2023.
Revenue cycle leaders will want to pay attention to these changes from a coding perspective, because it will impact not just home health coding overall, but