Medical coding requires a deep understanding of medical terminology and procedures, as well as the ability to make judgment calls when necessary. Human coders are better equipped to handle these tasks ...

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Medical coding is the process under which hospitals translate crucial medical information related to each patient into simple codes for documenting medical records and for ease in medical billing and ...

The healthcare industry is no stranger to technological advancements, and artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a game-changer in multiple areas. From diagnosing medical conditions to ...

How can pediatric hospitalists improve critical-care billing and documentation for hospitalized pediatric patients?

In today’s healthcare environment, community hospital leaders face mounting pressure to do more with less—optimize revenue, improve quality, and retain a shrinking workforce. Against this backdrop, ...

The healthcare industry in Texas continues to expand. As the population ages, the need for medical services grows. Increasing medical services means higher demand for medical billers and coders who ...

Modernizing Medicine, a cloud-based EMR systems provider, responded to Congress’ H.R.2 approval by urging physicians to use the time until the ICD-10 deadline on Oct. 1 to prepare for an easier ...

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’ ...