by KIWI-TEK | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog
KIWI-TEK has attested that they have put into operation a complete set of HIPAA-based privacy and security policies, forms, and a privacy and security risk analysis. As part of our ongoing effort to be the best coding service in the industry, KIWI-TEK is continually...
by KIWI-TEK | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog
Revenue cycle executive involvement is an essential ingredient to recognize the full value of any outsourced coding partnership. For the 70 percent [i]of hospitals, health systems and physician groups that plan to extend outsourced medical record coding services into...
by Sarah Humbert | May 8, 2019 | Blog
In this month’s Journal of AHIMA, KIWI-TEK’s article “Denial Prevention: Understanding Common Culprits and How to Avoid Them” explores reasons for coding denials and offers practices to promote optimal reimbursement. As our company’s vice president of coding...
by Catrena L. Smith | Apr 23, 2019 | Blog
In recent years, we’ve seen a growing demand for interventional radiology (IVR) coding—one of the most difficult and complex areas of coding. Healthcare organizations increasingly need professional coders who have the level of IVR expertise, training and experience...
by KIWI-TEK | Mar 13, 2019 | Blog
Since 2016, the challenges for managing business associates have become more complicated. In Phase 2 of the HIPAA Audit Program, the OCR will review the policies and procedures adopted and employed by covered entities and their business associates in order to meet...
by Myriam Johnson | Jan 17, 2019 | Blog
Myriam Johnson, RHIA, Coding Manager, KIWI-TEK | January, 2019 Medical record coding professionals face added duties, technology transitions and new colleague conversations in the year ahead. Professional fee physician coding piles up as hospitals continue their march...
