The medical claims cost reduction startup Bluespine Inc. believes it has hit upon a viable solution to the problem of overbilling after raising $7.2 million in seed funding from Team8. Bluespine says ...

Medical coding no longer lives quietly behind the scenes. Today, it sits at the crossroads of money, compliance, and patient trust. Every number entered and modifier applied can shape what happens ...

New research estimates that a single primary care physician could add $124,435 in preventative services to their practice's annual revenue if coding and billing practices were rectified. Physicians ...

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 ...

Medical coding is a dynamic and complex field requiring expertise in medical terminology, anatomy and treatments, as well as a deep understanding of billing regulations and practices. With 95,000-plus ...

AI and machine learning are transforming healthcare at a breakneck pace—but progress isn’t all smooth sailing. As systems get smarter, the need for a smarter workforce grows too. According to a recent ...

Lolita M. Jones, RHIA, CCS, an independent consultant specializing in hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgery center coding, billing, reimbursement and operations, discusses seven common coding ...

The United States of America is the third most populated country in the world. With over 346 million people, there is a high demand for healthcare experts in various medical fields, including medical ...

Don’t assume that your complicated medical bill is correct. Errors on bills for doctors, medical tests or hospitals can result in overcharges that run from a few dollars to tens of thousands of ...