Working from home which was an aspiration for many people not long ago has become the new normal. You might be one of those who are working remotely to keep the business going on without affecting productivity. It is a known fact that working from home comes with its own perks of reduced commute, flexibility […]
Basics of Diagnostic Related Grouping in Medical Coding
A diagnostic related grouping (DRG) is a system based on which Medicare and other health insurance companies categorize a patient’s hospitalization costs to determine the amount payable for the patient’s hospital stay. Everyone in the medical coding profession should understand the DRG codes that are used to code the in-patient claims so as to maintain […]
Ways to Improve Productivity and Reduce Stress
The complexities of life and haphazard lifestyle choices have made our lives complicated and stressful. Adding to this is another stress of improving our productivity at the workplace and proving ourselves. The never-ending tasks and deadlines to meet only add up to the pile and show an adverse impact on our productivity levels that again […]
Medical Coding Accuracy and its Role in Healthcare Data Analysis
Healthcare data is being used for various research purposes for many years and it plays a significant role in understanding the healthcare concerns of the society. Different organizations and agencies collect, analyze, and publish information relating to multiple ailments and this kind of information is really necessary and useful in identifying and controlling new infectious […]
Healthcare Documentation Training for Better Prospects
It is an agreed fact that by availing the services of healthcare documentation specialists, primary healthcare providers can reduce the burden of documenting healthcare procedures on clinicians. This facilitates improved workflow and job satisfaction by enhancing the time for patient interaction for the physicians. Studies on evaluation of the effect of using scribes and how […]
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 […]
Ways to Improve Productivity While Working From Home
The world has been going through a tough phase since the last couple of months and many people are reeling under tremendous personal and professional pressure. Working from home has become the ‘new normal’. All of those who were eagerly awaiting the luxury of working from home, have finally got the opportunity. The lockdown imposed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Basic Anatomy Medical Coders Should be Knowing
The significance of medical coding is enormous in the healthcare industry as it determines the amounts of reimbursements the healthcare provider gets for the services provided. For this reason, it is essential that the professionals in medical coding jobs have proficiency in all the required aspects of the healthcare industry and designate medical codes accurately. […]