Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) may sound like buzzwords across several industries, including healthcare. But, the truth is AI and ML are far more than just industry...
Mastering the Art of Appeal and Prevention to Enhance Revenue Integrity The healthcare environment is a challenging one to navigate, particularly when handling revenue cycle management (RCM) and navigating...
The medical coding and billing industry is subject to frequent updates, demanding awareness and adaptability from those of us in the field. The arrival of the ICD-10-CM 2024 updates,...
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes have been around since 1966, continue to be set by the specialized panel with the American Medical Association, and they aren’t going anywhere. Each...
If you’ve been keeping up with our content on how to effectively tackle the minimum wage problem as a business owner, then you’ve already learned quite a bit. In...
After the COVID-19 pandemic made catastrophic waves around the world, employers who could, sent their employees home to work, not quite knowing when things would be back to normal....
In light of Independence Day in the United States, this month’s theme is…independence. Are there ways in which you can be more independent and productive during your 9 to...
Working in a setting in which you must be sedentary most of the day can have health implications. Those who work in offices, cubicles, or those who frequently travel,...
It takes a special person to successfully work in the world of medical billing. Many behind-the-scenes jobs do not get recognized enough for what they do to keep things...
Many healthcare providers often wonder if outsourcing their medical billing team would be worth it. Keeping things in-house has its advantages; but on the other hand, giving another team...
Medical billers do it all. They are the nucleus of a healthcare organization, constantly working and keeping things flowing through the revenue cycle. The goal of any medical biller...
Patients can be denied coverage for various reasons, some being the fault of the medical biller. When a patient requires insurance coverage for a medical service, treatment, or hospital...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Topics surrounding mental health are on the rise due to an increase in open and honest conversations across communities and on social media...
Practice managers play a crucial role in helping physician offices run smoothly. Doctors are responsible for multiple administrative tasks along with patient care, making it nearly impossible for them...
Surprise billing has been a bipartisan focus for the United States government for a couple years. Most Americans support legislation to protect patients from these costly yet often unexpected...
Rising out-of-pocket medical costs and high deductibles are challenging issues for many individuals in the United States. The following numbers show just how much of a problem high healthcare...
The United States healthcare system is fraught with problems. Even after the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 12.5 percent of Americans are uninsured, and almost 45 percent...
Methods used in the United States to measure quality vary by industry. The country’s food supply, human and veterinary drugs and multiple other products are regulated by the Food...
The United States spends a staggering $3.6 trillion annually on healthcare. U.S. payers and providers drop approximately $496 billion on billing and insurance-related (BIR) costs each year. That’s an...
Medical billing has been an essential part of reimbursement in healthcare for decades. The professionals in this industry, though, used to either draft necessary documents by hand or use...