A shortage of up to 50 percent has been forecasted for the medical coder workforce. Here are five things to know about the current compensation and workforce in the medical coding field. 1. In 2012, ...

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Over the last two decades, the revenue cycle and revenue capture have evolved dramatically. In the past, coding teams focused heavily on getting claims out the door. Today, there is greater emphasis ...

Clinical coding is a process by which descriptions of diseases, injuries or procedures are assigned a numeric or alphanumeric designation. Coding provides a mechanism for standardizing the recording ...

Medical coding is a dynamic and complex field requiring expertise in medical terminology, anatomy and treatments, as well as a deep understanding of billing regulations and practices. With 95,000-plus ...

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Clinical coding underpins the integrity of healthcare records, functioning as an essential bridge between patient care, administrative processes and research analytics. Robust coding transforms ...

One of the many coder obligations is to report noncompliant activities. Your employer’s compliance plan may direct you to report these noncompliant observations to the compliance officer or a ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Vaccines, tests, treatments -- all major elements in the fight against COVID-19 that need medical coding. Lisa Smith is a 23-year veteran of the health care system. After ...