Medical billing and medical coding are crucial aspects of the medical revenue landscape. Both jobs ensure health care providers get paid for their services. Medical coders read the providers’ ...

Hospitals are facing a steady rise in payment disputes over their assignment of a Diagnosis Related Group (DRG). These disputes fall into two ...

Clinical coding underpins the integrity of healthcare records, functioning as an essential bridge between patient care, administrative processes and research analytics. Robust coding transforms ...

A shortage of up to 50 percent has been forecasted for the medical coder workforce. Here are five things to know about the current compensation and workforce in the medical coding field. 1. In 2012, ...

Medical coding is a dynamic and complex field requiring expertise in medical terminology, anatomy and treatments, as well as a deep understanding of billing regulations and practices. With 95,000-plus ...

Medical coding is a key component of revenue cycle management. When done efficiently and accurately, it helps ensure hospitals are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. 1. AAPC, formerly ...

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Stuart Robinson began working at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust in a temporary role after university, but has since made the move into a career within clinical coding. We sat down with ...

As a health care leader, it is your job to navigate resource allocation and reduce administrative burden. Canada’s strict ICD ...

Medical coding no longer lives quietly behind the scenes. Today, it sits at the crossroads of money, compliance, and patient trust. Every number entered and modifier applied can shape what happens ...