ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern healthcare, the role of a Medical Assistant has expanded far beyond the traditional boundaries of their profession. Today, Medical Assistants are valued members of the healthcare team, playing a vital role in patient care and administrative tasks.

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CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

Human error is often the culprit, either by mistakes or not having access to up-to-date codes. An analysis by KFF found that insurance denial rates could be as high as 49%. With AI medical billing, you can prevent these costly denials. Another application in medical billing is data analytics.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The work of medical assistants ensures smooth operations and enhances patient care. Medical assistants are trained to handle a variety of tasks, ensuring they are ready for any situation. Medical assistants also handle billing and coding. This versatility makes them indispensable in hospitals and clinics.

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CareerStep

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Medical coding and billing specialist Medical coders and billers are key players in financial operations within healthcare. By translating medical services into standardized codes, they ensure that claims are processed accurately and that providers receive timely reimbursements.

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Coronis Health

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Typically, these charges are included in the premiums patients pay through private insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid. This means if the patient has health insurance, the fee is billed to the insurance organization. Coding errors. Any time this transportation is used, a service fee is charged.

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 1, 2024

Medical assistants are a compassionate bunch. They choose to work with physicians and allied health workers in roles that greatly benefit patient care. Medical assistants work in a sector that is fast-growing in terms of employment and technology. Learn as much as you can about cancer cells, and how they form and spread.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Interprofessional Education According to the NHA, there is an increased demand for healthcare professionals to have a wider knowledge base beyond their specific discipline, which ultimately leads to better patient care and cooperation among healthcare teams.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

As coders prioritize codes that impact reimbursement, important information could be lost. “In In the long run, we need a good understanding of exactly what conditions and risk factors and other aspects are affecting hospitalizations and patient care outcomes,” explained Bowman. Scrubbing Deficiencies.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

As coders prioritize codes that impact reimbursement, important information could be lost. “In In the long run, we need a good understanding of exactly what conditions and risk factors and other aspects are affecting hospitalizations and patient care outcomes,” explained Bowman. Scrubbing Deficiencies.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 3, 2024

During the initial encounter, front-office staff should diligently collect and verify patient demographic details, insurance information, and other pertinent data. This ensures the accuracy of the patient’s record and streamlines subsequent billing and reimbursement processes.

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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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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s patients are digitally savvy and expect a seamless, personalized interaction with their healthcare providers. This shift in expectations has led to innovative patient engagement tools that improve patient care and foster stronger relationships between patients and providers.

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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

Benefits of Health Information Exchange By facilitating the secure and seamless exchange of patient data, health information exchange empowers healthcare professionals to work collaboratively and provide more efficient, patient-centric care, while working at the top of their license.

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ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Through enhanced coding and charge capture, these algorithms analyze clinical documentation to propose precise medical codes, minimizing the risk of undercoding or overcoding while ensuring comprehensive coverage of billable services. Why we should not mistake accuracy of medical AI for efficiency. npj Digital Medicine.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 10, 2024

These descriptors are an essential resource that hospitals, medical practices, health plans, and other CPT users can incorporate into English-language documents, such as insurance forms, price sheets, medical records, patient portals, and more.

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Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

Regular compliance audits help organizations provide the most efficient, effective patient care. The cost of healthcare in America is high, and the price for services can vary widely by region, a patient’s access to insurance, and even by insurance provider. But they can also be a source of stress and frustration.

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