Create a framework to reduce denials, minimize delays, and maintain regulatory compliance. “First time right” (FTR) in inpatient coding refers to the ability to code each patient record accurately and completely on the first attempt, without requiring...

In healthcare, where every decision carries weight and every moment feels urgent, the challenges leaders face are not just logistical, they are profoundly human. Yet, amid the whirlwind of demands, there exists a deeper truth often overlooked: Strugg...

A guide to securing provider reimbursement for codes G0017 and G0018. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced new HCPCS Level II codes G0017 and G0018 for psychotherapy for crisis services effective Jan. 1, 2024. The codes pr...

Learn how AI can contribute to your revenue cycle. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked about trends in healthcare finance today. It brings both excitement and apprehension concerning how it will affect companies, physicians, and da...

My journey to a successful second career in healthcare. In 2009, I was preparing for some major changes in my life: I was getting married, selling my house, and moving to a new location to live with my husband. I was also faced with finding a new job...