acw
Networker
I like to post my thoughts regarding the above topic. I have been coding for 32 years. Over the decades I have noticed issues of correct coding and compliance have turned into making sure account receivable $$$$ are met everyday by coding. Yes, this has been there for years, however, there is such a major emphasis on $$$$ instead of correct coding/compliance. I am "old school." I believe that with accurate documentation (by providers) the coding will be correct and compliant, thus the revenue comes in correctly. from my perspective, I believe that Coders have a responsibility to be correct and compliant and leave the $$$$ to the Revenue Cycle Department. If I am responsible for $$$$ too, then I need to take an accounting class. My two cents .