September 28, 2021 | By Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT The mechanics of auditing can, of course, be acquired through a training course; but then when you find yourself in certain audit roles, you may recognize the lack of experience within skills briefly mentioned during that training. So, how do you work…
October 15, 2021 | By Michele Stevens If your facility and/or practice is providing infusion, hydration, and injection services they should be included in your annual compliance auditing plans to ensure proper coding guidelines are being followed and documentation education is not necessary to assist with any loss of revenue gaps. Infusion, hydration, and…
March 5, 2021 | By Stephanie Allard, CPC, CEMA, RHIT When I begin to work with a new client on an auditing project, I like to set up a meeting with them before we begin, to talk through the steps that I take as an auditor and to discuss their reason for the audit…
January 24, 2020 | By Frank Cohen, Director of Analytics and Busines Intelligence The first thing to note is that I am not an auditor. So, for me to write an article on auditing tips might seem a bit out of place. But this is not an article on auditing compliance but rather…
January 1, 2021 | By Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT While conducting a 2021 E&M Physician Training event for a client, like right in the middle of the session, I had an epiphany. Now maybe you have already had it- but I thought- WOW- we have made the full circle right back around…