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 […]
New Payment Models Announced to Improve Cardiac and Joint Care
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 […]