The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding handbook, 2014 edition, with answers, is now available from the American Hospital Association. Exercises are presented in clear but technically correct language, ...

Medical coding requires a deep understanding of medical terminology and procedures, as well as the ability to make judgment calls when necessary. Human coders are better equipped to handle these tasks ...

Workforce shortages, regulatory complexities and economic challenges have put hospitals and health systems under immense pressure to improve operational efficiency, accelerate payments and reduce ...

Medical coding is the process under which hospitals translate crucial medical information related to each patient into simple codes for documenting medical records and for ease in medical billing and ...

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Blending the process of medical coding between domestic and offshore resources may be your answer to cheaper, faster, better coding. Just like many business services, outsourcing coding overseas is ...

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