Medical coding requires a deep understanding of medical terminology and procedures, as well as the ability to make judgment calls when necessary. Human coders are better equipped to handle these tasks ...

Significant reimbursement losses are inevitable when epidural and tendon sheath injection procedures are reported incorrectly. Improper reporting is often due to a lack of understanding of the ...

Medical coding is more than just assigning numbers—it’s about precision, ethics, and compliance to protect patients and ensure fair billing. With evolving CPT updates, AI integration, and complex ...

Fathom hosted a lively, interactive session with healthcare leaders at Becker’s 11th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable on artificial intelligence and the benefits of medical coding automation, including its ...

Medical coding isn’t just about translating healthcare into numbers—it’s about accuracy, integrity, and compliance. With evolving guidelines, AI tools, and tighter audits, coders face new ethical and ...

Medical school curriculum is heavy in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and clinical rotations or clerkships. There is very little, if any, instruction on proper coding and billing for ...

Electronic health records, when used correctly, produce more accurate documentation leading to more complete coding, and ultimately, more accurate reimbursement claims, according to Sue Bowman, senior ...

Medical coding is a dynamic and complex field requiring expertise in medical terminology, anatomy and treatments, as well as a deep understanding of billing regulations and practices. With 95,000-plus ...

Is your practice ready for coming changes to E/M coding? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and American Medical Association (AMA) will implement ...

The American Health Information Management Association has outlined core clinical documentation guidelines for coding medical diagnoses and procedures in 2013 and 2014. In a new white paper, AHIMA ...