We are – we have you covered! ICD-10-CM diagnosis code set is replacing ICD-9-CM coding on October 1, 2015. Important: All providers, payers, clearinghouses and billing companies are required to undergo the change from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM. The change to the new code set will be effective starting on October 1, 2015. All services and discharges on or after October 1,…
It’s an exciting time of healthcare reform for the United States and a lot of that excitement revolves around the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. If you’re asking yourself what is ICD-10 and why it is important, then you’ve come to the right place. ICD-10 or a clinical modification of ICD-10 is the classification system currently being used by the…
Eve Miner does a lot of walking these days to improve her health. In addition to walking, one of her favorite workouts is getting out her bike and taking it for a spin a couple times a week. “I’m always going up and down Central Avenue, and everyone is always walking and riding their bikes along the canal, so…
Regulators in California have fined Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield $250,000 for failing to provide consumers with accurate provider directories, the Los Angeles Times is reporting. Consumers had difficulty locating doctors that were “in-network” and incurred unforeseen medical bills because they unknowingly went out of network for care, the Times reports. Action 2 News reached out to the Office of…
Here are 10 predictions and key trends for outpatient surgery and ASCs, including key specialties and outpatient growth, through 2027. 1. Over the next decade, inpatient discharges are expected to decrease 2 percent while outpatient volumes will likely grow 15 percent across the U.S., according to Sg2 predictions. As the government and payers scrutinize costs and push the shift to…
