As AI reshapes medical coding, patients and employers may end up paying more without receiving the right level of care.

At the 8th Annual Becker’s Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting, Andrew Lockhart, CEO of Fathom, led an executive roundtable discussion with hospital and health system leaders about the challenges ...

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In the complicated world of hospital billing, there’s a fine line between maximizing reimbursement and gaming the system. A new study shows a troubling trend as hospitals increasingly code for “sicker ...

In today’s healthcare environment, community hospital leaders face mounting pressure to do more with less—optimize revenue, improve quality, and retain a shrinking workforce. Against this backdrop, ...

Medical coding is a complex yet essential part of any health care facility. The impact of inaccurate coding can directly impact revenue cycles, compliance and patient care. Fortunately, errors can be ...

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Providers are increasingly losing ground in the fight over fair reimbursement — payers keep refining their tactics to deny claims, and recent legislation will likely add even more hurdles. On Tuesday, ...

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Hospital administration might not get much spotlight, but it quietly shapes every step of a patient’s experience. From check-in to follow-up, accuracy is the backbone that keeps care running smoothly.

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist compile, process, and maintain patient files. They also may classify and enter patients’ medical information into the healthcare industry's numerical coding ...