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Medical Record Maintenance: The importance of compliance

Patient care and the revenue cycle management revolves around medical records. It is the only documented proof of what took place during the patient’s visit. For accurate reporting on diagnosis codes, the medical record documentation must best describe the patient’s condition. This should include a specific diagnosis, symptoms, problems, or reasons for the visit. The provider is responsible for making sure ICD coding adheres to ethical standards. Member charts are subject to review and are […]

New Payment Models Announced to Improve Cardiac and Joint Care

Cardiology, Reimbursement, Uncategorized / wikicmi

On December 20, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized new Innovation Center models that continue the Administration’s progress to shift Medicare payments from rewarding quantity to rewarding quality by creating strong incentives for hospitals to deliver better care to patients at a lower cost. These models will reward hospitals that work together with physicians and other providers to avoid complications, prevent hospital readmissions, and speed recovery. The announcement finalizes significant new policies

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