During a meeting in early September, members of the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee proposed creating new ICD-10-CM codes related to screening, exposure, and personal history for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The new codes, if finalized, would take effect in January 2021.Read More »
We are less than two weeks out from Revenue Integrity and Reimbursement Strategies: A NAHRI Virtual Event and the NAHRI team is gearing up for three days of education and excitement with some of our favorite people.Read More »
CMS provided clarification on submitting inpatient claims for patients diagnosed with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) without a positive viral test, in an update to MLN Matters SE20015 released September 11.Read More »
As the coronavirus sweeps the world, organizational leaders find themselves with a certain level of responsibility to keep their workforce safe and effective. We asked a number of leaders and experts a few questions about leadership communication in the face of this crisis, and we wanted to...Read More »
Once approval is given to launch a revenue integrity function or department, the program must be staffed to achieve its goals. In today’s healthcare world, roles in revenue integrity are popular. A recent scan of a popular recruiting website revealed nearly 9,500 revenue integrity position...Read More »
In times when many hospitals and health systems will face negative margins, employing activity-based costing principles that support a value-based healthcare economy provides essential information for healthcare leaders. Using this method to understand expenses associated with providing care...Read More »
As a leader, your role comes with a responsibility to effectively communicate to your staff as you guide them forward. You are the person who must drive your team to be successful in developing strategy, implementing plans, and achieving corporate goals.Read More »
