Creating a query can be complicated, and there are a number of continued training tactics that prove successful for the coder when trying to improve upon physician query practices.
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Improving a physician query by examining principal and secondary diagnosis selection
Source: JustCoding
Creating a query can be complicated, and there are a number of continued training tactics that prove successful for the coder when trying to improve upon physician query practices. This article takes a look at how improving a coder’s knowledge of principal and secondary diagnosis selection can produce a more effective physician query. 
Froedtert boosts patient financial engagement, point-of-service collections
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Wisconsin health system trains registration and scheduling staff to conduct sometimes-difficult financial conversations with patients.
 

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Note from the instructor: Preparing for annual chargemaster coordinator department-by-department reviews
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s note details the approach chargemaster coordinators should take when conducting annual in-depth reviews with revenue departments.
 

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Q&A: Documenting the appropriate level of data encryption
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: We see many assertions that encryption at the right level meets the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/HIPAA safe harbor provision with no explanation of what is necessary to prove the breached electronic protected health information (PHI) was actually encrypted at the moment of breach. How can a covered entity prove the PHI was actually encrypted at the time of the breach?

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Thursday 12/14 - National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and QAPI Call
Thursday 12/14 - Home Health QRP: Proposed Removal of Influenza Vaccination Measure from Home Health Quality of Patient Care Star Rating Webinar
 

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