With time, old things fade out making space for new things that gain importance. But there will always some old things that retain significance. Let’s see some such pointers that are classic and still hold great value in today’s times for a good revenue cycle management i healthcare facilities. By engaging the clinical staff at the time of pre-authorization process, the risk of working again and again for the exact of information for authorization that has been missed or recorded inaccurately reduces considerably. One of the best ways to ensure that your organization’s collections are good is constantly measuring your performance against that of the competitors to identify areas of improvement. It is to be noted that quality care can be provided only if the facility’s revenues are good which is only possible with accurate documentation. Expert RCM service providers opine that facilities have to keep a track of the deposits and check which customer’s cash belongs where th...

In our earlier article, we have seen some of the specialty certifications in medical coding that prove the proficiency of medical coders in a specific area of specialization. In this article, we shall see some more medical coding specialty certifications that one can earn. CPCD (Certified Professional Coder in Dermatology Credential) – The coders who have sufficient experience in dermatology medical coding jobs can appear for this credential. This exam tests the ability read and comprehend the operative notes so as to apply the correct codes related to ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS level II and modifier coding. The exam also covers the evaluation and management of the Documentation Guidelines) and rules and regulations of Medicare billing. Also, this exam requires that the coders should have adequate knowledge regarding the codes related to the procedures performed by the dermatologists. CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder Credential) – For this credential, those p...