The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, an independent federal agency that advises Congress on Medicare, is considering a recommendation to establish national guidelines for hospital emergency ...
A new report, Recommended Actions to Improve External-Cause-of-Injury Coding in State-Based Hospital Discharge and Emergency Department Data Systems, from the Centers for Disease Control and ...
In the complicated world of hospital billing, there’s a fine line between maximizing reimbursement and gaming the system. A new study shows a troubling trend as hospitals increasingly code for “sicker ...
Medical coding is an unavoidable part of healthcare delivery. Coding is essential for accurate documentation, billing and reimbursement in healthcare — yet many providers still rely on manual coding ...
Medical coding professionals are entering a pivotal moment in 2026 as the industry grapples with the April 1 ICD-10-CM guideline updates and the most extensive CPT changes in recent memory, featuring ...
The United States of America is the third most populated country in the world. With over 346 million people, there is a high demand for healthcare experts in various medical fields, including medical ...
OpenEvidence released an artificial intelligence-powered medical coding feature embedded in its clinical AI assistant. The new feature, called Coding Intelligence, provides automatic Current ...
The healthcare industry is no stranger to technological advancements, and artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a game-changer in multiple areas. From diagnosing medical conditions to ...