1. Ask outsourced coding vendors for documentation on ICD-10 transition plans. Many ASCs outsource their coding to third-party vendors, meaning surgery center leaders must speak to vendors about their ...
The medical coding landscape is evolving rapidly due to increased regulatory complexities, the adoption of ICD-11, and AI-driven automation. Healthcare providers demand coders who are not only ...
Lolita Jones, RHIA, CSS, independent coding and billing consultant, discusses five ways ICD-10 will affect patient surgical encounters in an ambulatory surgery center. This article is the third ...