Beyond auditing for code assignment, coding reviews also provide an opportunity for you to conduct a thorough compliance evaluation that not only addresses other components of the coding process but also the integrity of the patient’s record.
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Conducting thorough compliance reviews through coding audits
Source: JustCoding
Rose T. Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA/CGMA, FACHE, FHFMA, CHPS, writes that beyond auditing for code assignment, coding reviews also provide an opportunity for you to conduct a thorough compliance evaluation that not only addresses other components of the coding process but also the integrity of the patient’s record.
Doctors say they lack training to discuss healthcare costs
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Healthcare leaders overwhelmingly believe physicians aren't trained to have informed conversations about how much the care they provide will cost their patients. That could impede value-based care.
 

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