CDI Broadens Its Reach
While many hospitals have been steadfast at developing and refining inpatient clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs, the implementation of outpatient CDI initiatives seems to be… Read More »CDI Broadens Its Reach
2013
2013 OIG Work Plan: HHS Targets Three Areas
Last October, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its work plan for fiscal year (FY) 2013, an event that sometimes can trigger anxiety among… Read More »2013 OIG Work Plan: HHS Targets Three Areas
Coding Audits That Matter: An Investment Worth Making
On the journey to revenue integrity, coding matters. So much is lost when coding is incorrect or incomplete. Consistent, regularly scheduled coding validation audits measure… Read More »Coding Audits That Matter: An Investment Worth Making
End-to-End Testing for ICD-10: A Primer for Healthcare Executives
Thomas Edison. Nickolas Tesla. Two hundred years ago, Edison and Tesla proposed different approaches to solve the same, unified problem — how to illuminate the… Read More »End-to-End Testing for ICD-10: A Primer for Healthcare Executives
Sorry Coders, It’s Not All About You – 7 Takeaways from #AHIMACon13
I am finally decompressing from the AHIMA conference held earlier this week in my hometown of Atlanta. Conferences that last more than a day tend… Read More »Sorry Coders, It’s Not All About You – 7 Takeaways from #AHIMACon13
The Challenge Outside Coding Companies Face Working with Hospital IT
One of the really interesting stories I found at the AHIMA annual conference was the challenge that outside coding companies face when working with the… Read More »The Challenge Outside Coding Companies Face Working with Hospital IT