Medical transcription is the process of transcribing the audio files recorded by the physicians and other healthcare professionals into electronic records. This is also called healthcare documentation. Like in all professions healthcare documentation specialists also need to abide by certain rules and regulations. For this, they need to update their knowledge of the regulations that […]
Electronic Health Records Going the Mobile Way -Avontix
Medical practice rules and regulations have made it compulsory for all the doctors and health practices to adopt electronic health records. With the emergence of new technologies, new techniques and methods of maintaining electronic health records are emerging. One of these new methods is the electronic health records going the mobile way. The EHR solutions […]
Encounter with Some Weird Medical Codes -Avontix
It’s a strange thing that a big medical process or procedure is given a small code. According to the World Health Organization’s guidelines, all the medical conditions have to be categorized and given codes that are useful in the process of medical billing and also play a crucial role in understanding and analyzing the various […]
Welcome New Year! -Avontix
You are blessed with another beautiful year filled with opportunities to make it a grand one Another year has gone by. The year we all worked hard together and celebrated together. We have stepped into the New Year with lots of hope and lots of experience we gained throughout these years. Let’s make the most […]
Factors that Affect the Use of EHRs -Avontix
There are numerous challenges faced by the healthcare industry in adopting Electronic health records. Though many facilities feel that shifting to electronic health records is a burden because of various costs and challenges faced due to the information technology related administrative issues, it is becoming compulsory for all to make that move. Here we shall […]
Impact of Accounts Receivables on Medical Billing Collections -Avontix
Accounts receivables management is a significant aspect of the revenue cycle management process for any healthcare provider. It is estimated that over 200 million medical claims are denied in the US for various reasons every year. One of the main setbacks in the revenue cycle management process is that most of the denied claims are […]
Keep Up your New Year Resolution -Avontix
It’s that part of the year, when we look forward to our holidays, cherish the moments of the past year, and anticipate that the New Year will bring more joys to our lives. For most of us, it is also that part of the year when we think very hard and make some fantastic New […]
Few Tips to Clear the CPC Exam -Avontix
Who doesn’t want to be known as the best in the industry? Everyone in the field of medical coding wants to achieve the maximum number of certifications that prove his or her excellence in the various specialties of medical coding. The AAPC conducts a number of exams for various specialties to test the expertise of […]
Best Practices that Make Your Revenue Cycle Management Successful -Avontix
The one thing that is the most decisive these days for a healthcare practice’s success is its revenue cycle management. Many healthcare providers are facing financial troubles due to increased supervision costs and decreasing reimbursements for the services provided. With a little care, lot of revenue that is lost due to avoidable flaws can be […]
Ambulatory Surgery Centers and the Need of EHR -Avontix
With the growing need for providers who can give the best health care with lower costs and high quality, the ASCs will surely see a rise in their numbers. Currently, there are around 5500 ASCs that are providing surgical services that do not require hospital admission. The ASCs either provide services in multiple specialties or […]