Using medical coding to reduce claim denials
Physicians Practice October 4, 2022
When employees are unsupported, overwhelmed, and struggling to stay up-to-date on the latest rules, mistakes are bound to happen.
Nearly 20% of claims get denied, and as many as 60% of returned claims are never resubmitted—translating to massive financial losses.
It’s no secret that the healthcare industry faced many challenges over the past few years. With those challenges came regulatory updates and operational changes, leading to confusion and burnout—especially for medical coders and other HIM professionals.
This ever-changing landscape, including the rapid adoption of new care delivery models, prompted a litany of new coding guidelines, making it increasingly difficult for staff to keep up. When employees are unsupported, overwhelmed, and struggling to stay up-to-date on the latest rules, mistakes are...