You perhaps want to take a break right now, as you read this. BUT, your to-do list is packed with unchecked items so you cannot afford to, is it? Back of our minds we all know there definitely a better way to do things, but we’re just so occupied and lost in everyday mundane living  that we don’t care to make time to find it. So we just continue to live in mediocrity. Here, we suggest a rather simple method to shift that mode – See for yourself, the power of taking breaks at work . They sure make you happier, focused and productive, whether you’re sitting together with everyone or in a cubicle. Read along and see why breaks at are so indispensable and how to use them effectively. Scientific reasons to take breaks at work: Breaks help us keep away boredom and help us stay focused: When you kick off work, you may be in a high energy mode, but as hours pass by you may not have the same level of enthusiasm. Brain becomes a little dull and rather unfocussed. Som...

If you are over an year into work, chances are you are experiencing a productivity slow down and looking for some ways to stay ahead. Let us look at what are some workplace attitudes that can actually help you get moving ahead with vigor and enthusiasm. The following is not just a simple list, if you apply these you will see the immense shift it can cause not only in your work but also of those around you! 1. Be Enthusiastic Are you thinking, “How can I be enthusiastic when enthusiasm is what I am lacking?” especially when you have been doing the same kind of work for years on end. Yes, that is exactly the reason we are asking you to stay enthusiastic. Enthusiasm is a state if mind, a way of being. Make the decision now to stay enthusiastic and look at your everyday work with energy. Tell yourself you will not drop the enthusiasm no matter what. Be an intentional and eager participant in your project and spread the energy out. Remember that you cannot step forward witho...

Since the Internet is changing the game for every industry, it’s no surprise that medical coding and billing is now hugely dependent on the Internet. In fact, several changes in healthcare industry are majorly cornering the medical coders in very many ways. The internet is pretty much the only long-term solution. To cite an example, every industry has moved from paper work to electronic records. Infact, it is a costly affair nowadays to go for printed material of any kind – both on environment and our pockets! Hence, the use of electronic documents has increased manifold, more so in medical coding after the advent of ICD-10.  After ICD-10-CM replaced ICD-9-CM, the codes have increased from 17,000 to approx 155,000 and include elaborate revisions including: ·          Codes are more specific and they cover new conditions/diseases and procedures. ·          The new system will ensure more ...

Did you know that Insurers reject nearly 26% of all claims and up to 40% of those claims are never resubmitted? This means every physician can lose up to 10% revenue. Introduction of Revenue Cycle Management Systems can increase payments and decrease the bad debt write-offs.   Let us see what RCM is and why it should be implemented: Revenue cycle management, as the name suggests, is a financial process, that’s utilizes medical billing  software , used by healthcare facilities to track patient care cycles starting from registration, appointment scheduling to the final payment after the consultation. RCM integrates the financial and clinical aspects of healthcare industry by consolidating the administrative  data , like a name of the patient, details of the insurance provider and other personal information, plus the details of the treatment received by the patient and his/her healthcare data. The key feature of RCM is interacting and communicating with the insu...

Medical Transcription is no casual career! In fact it comes tagged with immense responsibility on part of the transcriber.  The below are some of the common errors made when transcribing audio files along with tips on how to avoid them. Typing Errors These errors are usually made when we mishear what has been said or sometimes because we mistype what we hear. You simply press the wrong key. E.g. you type “busienss” instead of “business.” Sound-alike words This is one of the most regular and also funny errors. It is picking/typing the incorrect words that sound very similar to the word dictated but with a different meaning Examples it’s - short for “it is” and its - possessive you’re (short for “you are”) and your (denotes possession) they’re, their and there to, too and two here and hear hover and over would/wood brake/break knot/not which/witch   Incorrect spellings of names Names can be spelled in many different ways. Look up the name and ...

Medical Coding is the process of transforming descriptions of medical   diagnosis   and   procedures   into universal medical code numbers. The diagnoses and procedures are usually taken from a variety of sources within the   healthcare   record, such as the transcription of the physician's notes, laboratory results, and other sources. Medical coders are responsible for the accurate reimbursement of payments from insurance companies to hospitals and other service providers. This means having proficiency in medical terminology and health related topics.  It also requires the coder to be extremely accurate and conscious to minutest details. Medical billing professionals, on the other hand, act as a link between health insurance companies and healthcare facilities. They prepare and present insurance claims. The profession of medical coding and billing comes tagged immense responsibility as even a slightest error can prove to be very grave ...