Q: When an acute rehabilitation hospital transfers a patient at 11:45 p.m. to an acute hospital emergency department, which sends the patient back to acute rehab the next morning, who is responsible for the bill? Read More »
As revenue integrity departments continue to evolve, facilities are often faced with the challenge of determining which tasks must fall to these departments and which are best suited for other revenue cycle roles. With so many department functions overlapping, defining revenue integrity-specific...Read More »
Transitioning to an electronic health system comes with its challenges, from learning new software systems to updating staff roles. Understanding the resources your facility has available is critical to adapting to these changes. Read More »
Prioritization and time management are crucial when it comes to leading a revenue integrity department.Prioritization and time management are crucial when it comes to leading a revenue integrity department. Kimberly Yelton, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, and director of...Read More »
Tasked with the impossible—reviewing 100% of charges before they go out the door—the revenue integrity department at Yale New Haven Health in New Haven, Connecticut, knows the importance of having a reliable staff to get the job done right.Read More »
With healthcare billing growing in complexity each year, healthcare organizations must take extra steps to maximize reimbursement and maintain compliance.Read More »
