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Looking Back on 2021 E/M Challenges

By Stephani Scott, CPC, RHIT

In Evaluation Management

Mar 31st, 2022

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Study shows physicians and medical coders are struggling with accuracy rates and other challenges...

The Art of Setting E/M Pass Rate Thresholds

By Stephani Scott, CPC, RHIT

In Audit

Nov 1st, 2021

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Achieve maximum coding accuracy through goal setting and acting when improvements are needed. A common question that I get asked is, “What should I set my evaluation and management (E/M) pass rate threshold at for my organization?” I am sure, as ...

Audits Are the Heartbeat of Your Compliance Program

By Stephani Scott, CPC, RHIT

In Audit

Aug 2nd, 2021

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Here’s what you need to know to protect your healthcare entity’s revenue stream. We all know that the heart is one of the most important organs of the body. The heart is responsible for multiple life-giving processes such as enabling the transportatio...

Who’s Auditing Your Coders?

By Stephani Scott, CPC, RHIT

In Audit

Jun 1st, 2021

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Implement periodic external audits to ensure your claims are accurate and will hold up to payer scrutiny. Auditing your coders is an important part of ensuring quality and regulatory compliance for both hospitals and medical practices. External audits...