An existent compliance plan not only detects incorrect coding practices, it may also be considered by some federal agencies when determining whether reasonable efforts were taken to avoid and detect ...

ASCs should incorporate an external audit into their compliance programs. Formal coding audit protocol should define the purpose of the audit, frequency of review and sample size. The difficult part ...

Quality coding is essential for a healthy revenue stream. Superior coding can reduce denials, improve cash flow, facilitate faster and more accurate reimbursement, and decrease “takebacks” and ...