The ICD-10-CM implementation deadline has come and gone. Can you believe it? After years of updates and delays, it finally came to fruition. October 1, 2015 was…
CMS recently reported completion of successful end-to-end testing of new ICD-10 coding. CMS recently reported completion of successful end-to-end testing of new ICD-10 coding. This is sure…
2015 CPT coding changes that are taking effect will mostly cause issues with billings, and denials of billings that are not coded correctly according to the new…
Most medical providers are aware that October 1, 2015, is the date they must quit using the outdated ICD-9 billing codes and begin using ICD-10 codes. The…
Released in September of 2013, Epocrates' 8th Annual Future Physicians of America Survey asked more than 1,000 U.S. medical students to share their opinions about healthcare reform,…
“Out of sight, out of mind” is an adage that should not apply to the upcoming ICD-10 requirements. Physicians who heaved a sigh of relief over the…
Like many other physician practices, you may be undecided whether or not to outsource your billing and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) functions. You may have already outsourced payroll and…
If you are a Medicare eligible provider, you are undoubtedly aware of the requirements for attesting to meaningful use (MU) of electronic health records (EHR) in your medical practice or hospital. …
As the use of electronic medical records (EMRs), now electronic health records (EHRs), becomes more prevalent, users are beginning to really understand their ultimate value and critical…
In today’s competitive healthcare environment, radiologic service providers must operate under increasing requirements and constraints as they face decreasing resources and reimbursements. Consequently, they must continuously demonstrate…
