The medical coding landscape is evolving rapidly due to increased regulatory complexities, the adoption of ICD-11, and AI-driven automation. Healthcare providers demand coders who are not only ...

To facilitate full and accurate Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding, it is crucial that providers take a disciplined approach to documenting medical encounters in patient records. The AAPC ...

"Modifying the HCC model is not a simple technical update or revision," the AMGA says. CMS recently released proposed changes to the CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model for payment year 2024 in February, ...

Accurate risk adjustment isn’t just a box to check; it’s now a strategic lever. Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding underpins risk scores that drive Medicare Advantage and other value-based ...

Revenue cycle management performance has never been more important. And recent advances in technology, particularly artificial intelligence, offer much potential for healthcare's administrative ...

The healthcare industry has seen rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities in recent years—from virtual health assistants and drug discovery to development and ...

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Medical billing and medical coding are crucial aspects of the medical revenue landscape. Both jobs ensure health care providers get paid for their services. Medical coders read the providers’ ...