Healthicity Blog

Many of us look forward to autumn as cooler temperatures arrive and the leaves on the trees begin to change. Coders might look forward to autumn for one more reason: ICD-10 coding changes take affect October 1 every year! This means it’s important to review new codes, revised codes, deleted codes,...

Transitional Care Management (TCM) services are all about helping patients smoothly transition back home or into their community after a stay in certain facilities. The goal is simple: to ensure quality care by providing the right resources and timely follow-ups after discharge. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain, while about 1 in 14 have suffered from high-impact chronic pain which results in substantial restriction to daily activities.¹

In the latest episode of Compliance Conversations, host CJ Wolf sits down with Steve VanNurden, a seasoned innovator and the CEO of Fitzsimons Innovation Community. The conversation takes us on a journey through the unique ecosystem where healthcare, science, and startups come together to...

It does not appear that the OIG took a summer break. They were busy adding new items to their Work Plan in August. We’ve highlighted a select number of them below.

The third and last installment of this series focuses on the part human error plays in conflicting EMR documentation. Conflicting documentation in physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) SOAP notes is a significant issue that can lead to miscommunication, errors in patient care, and...

With physician and clinician shortages in healthcare, many entities are turning to non-physician practitioners (NPPs) such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Often, NPPs and physicians provide services to the same patient on the same day.