Feature|Articles|July 18, 2023

5 Coding mistakes that cost you revenue

Author(s)Logan Lutton, Roni Berlin, Keith A. Reynolds

Avoid these five common mistakes to avoid losing revenue.

Accurate coding is one of the most intricate and often frustrating tasks that doctors and staff must do. Erroneous coding can bring significant financial duress to a medical practice, either in the form of decreased revenue, audits, or even clawbacks from private insurers and revenue audit contractors (RACs).

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