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ICD 10 Coding and Documentation for Dermatology
Clinical documentation has been around for centuries. There are records from the 18th and 19th centuries that show the detailed […]

The Difference between ICD 9 and ICD 10 Codes
ICD 9 codes were replaced by ICD 10 on October 01, 2015 as they had some inherent issues which were […]

Best Guide for Modifiers in Medical Billing in 2018
An important tool in the coding process; modifiers in medical billing and modifiers in medical coding are used to further […]

Key Differences Between Inpatient Coding and Outpatient Coding
One of the most important considerations during the medical billing and coding process is to choose whether the patient is […]

5 Practice Management Tips to Increase Efficiency
We all work hard – but the key differentiator lies in whether we work smart too! Efficiency can be defined […]

Population Health Management Strategies
The basic goal of population health management is to manage the health of a defined population optimally by providing the […]

50% Practitioners not prepared for MACRA Quality Measures
It has been more than two years since Congress voted to enact the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of […]

Efficient Provider Credentialing for Greater Patient Safety
To provide the best possible healthcare to your patients, it is important that your healthcare providers are up to the […]

What is HCC Coding/What does HCC Stand for?
HCC scores have been used since 2004 by Medicare to adjust payments based on the risk level of the enrollee. […]

What is MIPS and What it Means for Cardiologists
The new MACRA implementation has brought about nothing but chaos and confusion among medical practitioners, and more so for cardiovascular […]

Understanding Net Collection Rates
Understanding net collection rates will help you to gain a better understanding of how much money that is owed to […]

Top MACRA Challenges for Clinicians
MACRA replaces the service based payment with the value-based payment system. This change has brought about a number of challenges […]