ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Engagement in Prior Authorization: Duties and Training INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. Prescriptions warranting this type of alert may include specialty medications or glucose monitoring products.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

We rely heavily on our coding quality team to onboard new coders and get them up to speed on our quality standards,” said Jake Hess, Senior Director of Revenue Cycle Shared Services at Spectrum Health. Coding departments are understaffed and facing shorter timeframes. Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions.

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Relias

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Accurate medical coding has a big impact on revenue cycle management (RCM), but it is not the only factor affecting its success. Errors in front-end processes such as registration, patient demographics, insurance verification, and eligibility can cause all the things done right after that point to be thwarted and result in a denial.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. It is the insurance or payers’ way of controlling costs by approving or denying certain medications, procedures, or devices that may not usually be covered or is on a higher tier on the formulary.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

This automation reduces administrative workload for healthcare staff, freeing up valuable time that can be redirected towards patient care, ultimately improving operational efficiency. This wealth of data enables accurate medical coding and classification of medical services provided to patients.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Medical assistants are vital for the healthcare industry. They take up several roles so that the healthcare facility works in a smooth and timely manner. Medical assistants ensure that adequate healthcare services are delivered. As per BLS, employers prefer hiring certified medical assistants. with documented U.S.

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CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’ve got the answers to your questions about medical coding and billing jobs, duties, and of course, salary information. What do medical coders do and what do medical billing professionals do? They’re used for billing and insurance reasons. uses the same codes.

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Coronis Health

AUGUST 10, 2023

Best practices in hospital billing and coding processes are key to guiding coders as they navigate the complexities of chart documentation. Accurate coding also helps to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the healthcare system and to support data analysis and research for improving health outcomes and policies.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

We rely heavily on our coding quality team to onboard new coders and get them up to speed on our quality standards,” said Jake Hess, Senior Director of Revenue Cycle Shared Services at Spectrum Health. Coding departments are understaffed and facing shorter timeframes. Undercoded Complex Hospital Admissions.

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CareerStep

JULY 12, 2024

CareerStep student Ashyis Scales explains “I have received a job at the medical office where I was doing my externship… The people love me at my Job. If you’re weighing whether in-person or online training is best for you, the following chart may help! Medical Coding. Vital part of any dental practice. Third item.

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