8 days to go till ICD-10 replaces ICD-9. Your software vendors and most of the large payers are probably ready by now. As for you: Train Practice and repeat Your change management skills will be tested on the big day. Don’t let nerves take over. The best way to keep nerves at bay is to know Read more…
Medical Billing
Managing Patient-Provider relationships: 5 Useful Pointers
There was a time when health providers were an extension of one’s family. They knew each patient by name and it was a point of pride to take an interest in their patients’ lives. They did this not because they had nothing better to do, but because they genuinely believed that healing was a combination of Read more…
Ensuring Coder Productivity Post ICD-10
Depending on who you talk to, the excitement surrounding the countdown to ICD-10, can said to be, reminiscent of the Olympic Games. Considering the amount of training and preparation most practices have undergone, the comparison to world-class athletes competing for gold isn’t that far off. What exactly will happen come October 1st? Will there be a decline Read more…
The Appropriate Use of Unspecified Codes in ICD-10
This is the second Blog in our “Tell Me Why” Series addressing questions on ICD-10. Last time we introduced to you the 7th Character that sets ICD-10 apart from ICD-9. This time we will address the continued existence of “Unspecified codes” in the new code set. What are these codes? Why are they not a thing of the Read more…
The Elusive 7th Character in ICD-10
CureMD’s “Tell Me Why” blog series will answer any questions about ICD-10, its code structure, and usage. If you have a query, please submit it in the comments section below. Alternatively, you can register for our ICD-10 Physician Training program to talk to experts. The Elusive 7th Character The 7th character in ICD-10 can be as deadly as the Read more…
What do I need to do for ICD-10?
In just a few months the new ICD-10 diagnostic codes will officially take effect, and physicians will be required to comply 100%, or risk not getting reimbursed. These changes to medical billing practices are expected to cause major disruptions to practices’ revenue flow. So, what are health care providers to do? How can physicians and Read more…
Are you ‘Unknowingly’ Committing a Medicare Fraud?
243 individuals including physicians, nurses and other licensed medical professionals charged for approximately $712 million in false billing. A few months ago on this very blog, we told you about OIG gearing up for a historic round of audits. Though our main concern during that time was the safety of Protected Health Information, recent developments indicate Read more…
How to train for ICD-10 Codes?
Lately, I’ve come across a lot of Health IT vendors who are placating their clients by telling them to sit back, relax and let their EHR handle the ICD-10 transition. Though the right EHR will play a crucial role in your ICD-10 success, a topic we will touch upon in the coming few days, please Read more…
Foster a Positive Online Image: 7 Helpful Suggestions
Doctors often overlook patient rating and review websites simply because they take time. What they do not realize is that dedicating 5 to 10 minutes per day to such sites can pay massive dividends in retaining existing patients and attracting new ones. In 2013, a survey by the healthcare technology company Digital Assent revealed that 72% Read more…
Managing Patient Documentation
ICD-10 is almost upon us, and an existing physician issue looks all set to take another huge blow. Yes, I’m talking about managing physician documentation in 2015 and beyond. Experts are anticipating a 15-20% increase in physician documentation time for most practices post October 1. However, there are some cost and time effective options that Read more…