Medical Coding Blog
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Four Red Flags that Your Health System Might Need an Outpatient CDI Program
Research from The Change Healthcare has found that nearly 50% of denials are caused by front-end revenue cycle issues. An outpatient CDI program can help your organization adapt to the shift in the healthcare industry and provide accurate, efficient and timely...
Four Red Flags that Your Health System Might Need an Outpatient CDI Program
Not sure if your organization needs an outpatient CDI program? Here are four red flags identified by the coding and CDI experts at KIWI-TEK.
3 Steps to Maximize Your Medical Coding Career Search
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 occupations.
I Need a Coder Yesterday
Selecting a coding partner that can supply the coding support you need is a critical decision.
How Does KIWI-TEK Recruit, Train and Retain the Best Coding Talent?
Sarah Humbert, RHIA, Vice President of Coding Operations, engaged KIWI-TEK’s operations and customer service team to explore some of our clients’ questions about quality coding and performance standards.
HIM’S Unpredictable Year – We Are Here to Help Now and in the Future
KIWI-TEK has always done our best to provide comprehensive and timely guidance, updates and services that you need. And we will continue our commitment to you in 2021 and beyond.
Organizational Changes and Advice for 2021
In part 3 of this 3-part blog series we discuss changes that were made in HIM workflows and/or revenue cycles that will carry organizations forward after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biggest HIM and Revenue Cycle Changes of 2020
In part 2 of this 3-part blog series we explore some of the biggest HIM or revenue cycle challenge you faced this year, and how those challenges were overcome.
Bold Steps Taken to Address Sudden COVID-19 Changes
In this 3-part blog series we explore some of the biggest changes revenue cycle experts experienced, how their HIM and coding teams met the challenges, and advice for our readers to help navigate 2021.
COVID-19 and the Plight of the Coder
In a matter of weeks, HIM management reorganized and cross-trained their staff to provide the necessary resources for coding telemedicine visits, training on the new codes, assisting in a CDI role for the new documentation challenges, and auditing to monitor adherence to the new coding guidance.
HIM Challenge Met – Changes in Patient Type and Volume
In a matter of weeks, HIM management reorganized and cross-trained their staff to provide the necessary resources for coding telemedicine visits, training on the new codes, assisting in a CDI role for the new documentation challenges, and auditing to monitor adherence to the new coding guidance.
The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing: 3 Ways You Pay For Fixed Cost Coding
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