by Sarah Humbert | Jan 30, 2022 | Blog
Quality assurance (QA) is a common term in medical coding. According to AAPC, QA is the process of looking at how well a medical service is provided. The process may include formally reviewing healthcare given to a person or group of persons, locating the problem,...
by Preston Wagner | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog
Myth #1 A medical coding services company is more expensive than in-house staff. With a preponderance of medical coders, many executives believe using in-house staff is less expensive than investing in a coding partnership. Here’s why that’s not the case. Coding...
by Mark Wagner | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog
More than 2,500 hospitals and health systems in the U.S. have implemented mandatory vaccination policies for employees since September 27, according to the American Hospital Association. Rather than simply encouraging staff vaccination, a growing number of providers...
by Preston Wagner | Sep 7, 2021 | Blog
My last post covered two quick wins with variable cost medical coding services. If you missed it be sure to check it out here. In this post I’d like to offer steps for success when transitioning from a fixed cost model. Fixed to Variable: How to Transition for Coding...
by Mark Wagner | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog
COVID-19 taught us that the way we give and receive healthcare is not fixed. It is fluid, as noted by Dennis Dahlen, CFO, CPA, MBA, of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, who says that the pace of change has become more accelerated during the pandemic, increasing the...
by Sarah Humbert | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog
Medical coding has been among the most in-demand professions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical record coding is among the 20 fastest-growing occupations and is expected to grow 8% from 2019 to 2029, which is much faster than the average for all...
