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Healthcare organization CFOs are facing a perfect storm of challenges around medical coding. With few workers entering a field dominated by older Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers, there’s a growing gap in ...

Medical coding is the act of converting crucial clinical data into understandable codes in order to facilitate proper medical billing. Every year the U.S. healthcare system spends over $10 billion on ...

As AI reshapes medical coding, patients and employers may end up paying more without receiving the right level of care.

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

Medical coding is a complex yet essential part of any health care facility. The impact of inaccurate coding can directly impact revenue cycles, compliance and patient care. Fortunately, errors can be ...

Medical school curriculum is heavy in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and clinical rotations or clerkships. There is very little, if any, instruction on proper coding and billing for ...

Ever wondered about the unsung heroes of the healthcare system? The ones who make sure your medical bills are accurate, your insurance claims are processed correctly, and healthcare providers get paid ...

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