Computers and information technology have become an integral part of the modern medical system and these have made delivering effective healthcare easier for the healthcare practices thereby increasing the number of beneficiary patients. Electronic health records (EHRs) are also a part of this information technology spectrum in the healthcare industry and have facilitated effective storage […]
Healthcare Documentation and Its Role in the Pandemic
At this time when the world is suffering to deal with the COVID-19 virus, there are millions of coronavirus disease patients who are visiting various healthcare facilities. The pandemic has not just impacted the public in general, but the healthcare industry as well with a significant impact on physician practices. This is the time when […]
Understanding Few Medical Billing Terms
Health insurance, a product covering a person’s medical expenses, has become a necessity with mounting medical expenses that are too high to pay out of pocket. It has been observed that medical bills have become a major cause of consumer debt and associated financial problems for many people. Depending on an individual’s needs, one can […]
EHRs Play a Crucial Role in Fighting Coronavirus
Electronic health records (EHRs) that are the digital version of paper charts of healthcare providers play a critical role in maintaining the health records of patients. The EHRs provide real-time and patient-centric records that are easily accessible by the authorized people who include physicians, healthcare staff, and the patients. Since electronic health records have comprehensive […]
Telemedicine and Revenue Cycle Management
Telemedicine has been a boon to people who cannot visit a physician or healthcare professional due to various reasons. It is a procedure that enables to provide healthcare for remote patients when the physician and patient cannot meet each other physically. This has been possible due to advancements in technology and many healthcare providers have […]
Affect of COVID-19 on Healthcare Documentation
The sudden outbreak of the pandemic called Coronavirus has presented a situation that nobody has anticipated ever. Apart from the health concerns that COVID-19 has brought, a whole range of economic concerns has sprung up. One of the major concerns for all in the healthcare documentation sector is how the industry is ensuring business continuity […]
Coding the Cases of Coronavirus
Towards the end of December 2019, the world woke up to a deadly virus called Coronavirus (COVID-19). The virus first identified in Wuhan, China has been declared a pandemic meaning it is prevalent over the whole world. With the number of cases and deaths rising, the world is battling hard to control its spread and […]
5 Simple Ways to Cope with Stress at Workplace
Every person who works has an experience of stress related to the workplace and it would be no exaggeration if we say that no one would be there who doesn’t feel pressure at work or has not experienced work-related stress in the entire career. Even people who love their work the most experience pressure related […]
2020 CPT Updates You Should Know
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a medical code set used to report various medical, diagnostic and surgical procedures and services performed on a patient. It is used by physicians, allied health professionals, hospitals, etc. along with ICD-10 code set and HCPCS code set. Medical coding professionals record a patient’s encounter with the physician in the […]
Equipment You Would Use for Medical Transcription
Healthcare documentation is one of those healthcare professions that affect the health of people indirectly. Even a minute error in the transcription reports sent to the healthcare provider can impact the decision making of the physicians and the treatment offered to the patient. Hence, it is vital that the healthcare documentation specialists prepare accurate and […]