Q: When looking at denials timelines, what information should be noted?
A: There are many critical time elements to capture during the denial appeals process. It is recommended that you add these to your denials database. If that is not possible, an...Read More »
Now that you’ve finally mastered coding compliance with DRGs and quality measures, now it is time to learn the new risk-adjustment method, Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC).
HCCs are to physicians what DRGs are to hospitals and, as...Read More »
Q: What clinical documentation is acceptable to pull Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) information from for reporting purposes? Would you code from history of present illness, past medical history, active problem list, or the assessment?
What’s a physician’s favorite radio station? When it comes to coding compliance and revenue cycle management of their practices, WII-FM, What’s In It For Me, is what physicians listen to.
Physician salaries have traditionally...Read More »
Due to the overwhelming success of our first ever ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, ACDIS has responded with a one-of-a-kind multimedia platform to keep the education, networking, and development going—right from your home office.
