Developing a Comprehensive Coding and Auditing Plan for 2026 Article Reference Code: NAMAS.12.26.2025 Written by: Lindsey Chatelain, CPC, CRC Accurate medical coding and auditing are fundamental to maintaining compliance, optimizing reimbursement, and safeguarding the integrity of clinical documentation. While there is often an expectation that coders will identify and correct every discrepancy, the reality is…
5 Steps to Update Your Audit Plan for Office Visits via Telehealth Article Reference Code: NAMAS.12.19.2025 Written by: Sonal Patel, BA, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICDCM Is your practice overwhelmed by all the noise? When it comes to updating your audit plan, it’s best to keep the focus on each service line you provide. For example,…
Article Reference Code: 10.17.2025 Written by: Christine Hall When the government shuts down, it’s not just national parks and passport offices that feel the pinch; it’s also your webcam, your telehealth platform, and the patients who depend on virtual access to care. As of October 1, 2025, Congress failed to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR)…
Article Reference Code: NAMAS 10.10.2025 Stop Teaching the Grid. Start Teaching the Why: Mentoring in MDM Auditing Written by: Shannon DeConda Auditing can feel like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape. When we work with other coders and auditors who are struggling with E/M it’s not about finding the right…
Article Reference Code: NAMAS.09.19.2025 Translating Operative Reports into Audit Readiness Written by: Toni Elhoms Auditing surgical services is one of the most complex and high-stakes areas of healthcare compliance. Surgeries are typically high-dollar claims, ripe for coding errors, clinical documentation gaps, and regulatory scrutiny. One misstep can trigger denials, repayment demands, fraud allegations, or even…