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7 Revenue Cycle Enhancements for ASCs
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Who: BeckersASC.com What: Here are 7 tips from ambulatory surgery center cycle management experts on ways to improve coding and billing cycles 1. Obtain correct physician documentation. 2. Resubmit rejected claims. 3. Partner with reputable management companies. 4. Optimize coding. 5. Obtain additional coding certifications. 6. Update coding reference guides. 7. Use coding modifiers. Why: […]

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Use of EMR Spurs Growth in Medical Coding Education
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Who: StarTribune.com What: Love of detective work is, believes Wendy Tester, an essential trait for a medical coder. “I liked the Encyclopedia Brown books as a kid,” she said. “A procedure should be supported by the diagnosis. You don’t do a colonoscopy if the patient has an ear infection.” After learning on the job for […]

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Billing Software Vendor Advises Clients to Check Their Medicare Billing Rates
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Who: Virtual-Strategy Magazine What: Medical practice billing software vendor MediMatrix sent out a press release reminding mobile radiology companies to immediately check with their Medicare carriers on their rate schedules. Since Medicare doesn’t announce news of rate changes, it’s the providers’ responsibility to get that information either by calling the carrier directly or visiting its […]

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