In our Coding Alignment Part 1 earlier this week, we outlined the considerations for beginning the process of integrating your facility and professional coding workstreams/departments from an operational perspective. Now we would like to focus on system [...]
As The Wilshire Group reflects on coding industry trends, there is certainly a common theme with coding department goals for this year: continued integrative work between facility and professional coding.
Often when organizations are trying to decide what areas need the most help, they emphasize revenue gain opportunities first (i.e. missing charges, denials, etc). This usually means revenue acceleration opportunities like insurance follow-up (outstanding [...]
If so, we are looking forward to mingling with you at the 45th annual NAHAM conference in Orlando, FL!