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

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’ ...

At the 8th Annual Becker’s Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, Andrew Lockhart, CEO of Fathom, led an executive roundtable discussion with hospital and health system leaders about the challenges ...

In the complicated world of hospital billing, there’s a fine line between maximizing reimbursement and gaming the system. A new study shows a troubling trend as hospitals increasingly code for “sicker ...

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

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 ...

Sixty-five percent of health system revenue cycle leaders surveyed believe generative AI will have a substantial effect on their medical coding operations, according to an Oct. 16 report from Akasa.

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...

Ever wondered about the unsung heroes of the healthcare system? The ones who make sure your medical bills are accurate, your ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

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