Coding & Documentation

The best defense is a good offense. Arm yourself with knowledge on what new federal healthcare fraud and abuse measures mean for your practice.

Coding questions? We've got the answers.

Everybody at your practice has a role in the ICD-10 transition, but that doesn't mean they should all be coders. AHIMA's Kathy DeVault explains.

ICD-10 diagnosis codes are effective Oct. 1, 2014. Set an implementation budget and timeline. Identify ICD-9/ICD-10 differences. Say goodbye to nonspecific codes.

CMS is standing firm on its 2014 ICD-10 implementation, while also dealing with the effects of sequestration and the challenge of reaching smaller practices.

Early ICD-10 testing will allow your medical practice to identify and resolve issues before they disrupt your claims process.

Medicare's Annual Wellness Visits are a critical element for primary-care physicians to document ICD-9 codes on their Medicare Advantage patients.

There's not always a direct correlation between an ICD-9 and ICD-10 code. So providers should take steps to mitigate risks with the conversion.

Get medical coding guidance on complexity and comorbid disorders; improving 99213 documentation; shave lesion codes; remote IV infusion and more.

How to avoid the most common coding mistakes that lead to lost revenue at your medical practice.

Rules vary between code book guidelines, payer preferences, and Medicare limitations. Ensure proper reimbursement by following the right rules for the right situations.

Find out why CPT code 99213 is the most unexpectedly denied E&M code at medical practices like yours from John Stanton of RemitDATA.

Coding questions? We've got the answers.

This article identifies the types of observation codes, how each is used, and relevant CPT guidelines for physicians and medical practices.

Here are some steps medical practices should take to stay ahead of the curve financially when CMS moves to a new data source for calculation of HCC factors.

Want to know what the government looks for in healthcare fraud investigations? Here's some conduct you may want to avoid at your medical practice.

Coding expert Mary Pat Whaley offers four key tips to minimize the chances of a RAC audit at your medical practice.

Medical practices are concentrating on critical changes as part of the ACA but it is important not to lose focus on the basics of coding.

If you see more than eight patients per day, it is time you have a quick coding reference guide to maximize reimbursements based upon insurance and CPT codes.

Patient care is at the heart of both ICD-10 and Value-Based Purchasing. But following the principals of each can also enhance your revenue cycle.

Here are six essential steps to avoid claim denials due to new 2013 codes and three tips for monitoring your medical practice's denials.

Coding questions? We've got the answers.

See where your medical practice stacks up when it comes to reimbursement for top CPT codes on a regional and national scale in our 2012 Fee Schedule Survey results.

Your fee schedule is the heart of your medical practice. Now is the time to get your allowable rates updated and published to your staff and billing department.

Coding questions? We've got the answers.

Here's some food for thought on when to deliver ICD-10 training to your medical practice staff, where you should go for it, and how to evaluate it.

While the ICD-10 compliance date is nearly a year away, now is the time to begin training and education planning. Here are some tips.

Downcoding, overstaffing, and lack of follow-up on denials are all possible places your medical practice is losing precious revenue.

Report diagnoses to tell the payer why a service was performed, support medical necessity, and avoid having your claims denied.

Want to avoid a larger audit at your medical practice? Self-auditing is a great first step for you and your physicians.