In the fast-paced world of healthcare, efficient access to patient information is paramount. Medical records serve as invaluable documents containing comprehensive information about a patient's medical history, findings, outcomes of diagnostic tests, pre- and...
In a medical malpractice case, the main evidence is the medical record. The patient’s chart is the reliable resource to establish regulatory compliance, accreditation and other important signifiers....
Independent medical reviews are ordered by payers that have to deal with disbursing compensation for employees with working disabilities. They are provided on the basis of a patient’s medical...
Medical records are storehouses of valuable evidence required in injury claims. However, the data available is unstructured and rather complex. If a person untrained in the medical aspects attempts...
How important is a coding audit? Coding audit helps to review your coding accuracy and from that viewpoint, it is a very significant process. It helps you avoid coding errors that consume your time,...
Attorneys involved in medical litigation usually require organized hospital records. Legal nurse consultants and medical record review firms assisting attorneys arrange medical records in...
Creativity and productivity flourish more in the soil of freedom. That is what the growing BYOD trend offers all business sectors now – more freedom and flexibility. This trend is catching up fast...
CMS’ (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) permanent recovery audit contractor (RAC) initiative is full-fledged now, having identified around $1.45 billion in improper payments during the...
The patient’s medical records have an important role to play when it comes to obtaining insurance coverage. More importantly, medical records provide information to physicians regarding the care...
As a physician appointed by the insurance company you have to assist the payer to arrive at evidence based, consistent decision regarding claims settlement. The insurer depends on your review to...
Validating physician coding and documentation are important to ensure that your medical practice is not exposed to financial risk. Insurers can call for the medical records of your patients at any...
