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Sometimes, when I mention coding and documenting Transitional Care Management, coders and auditors will get a crazy look in their eye that can best be described as, “subtle fear.”

But don’t panic, it’s easier than you think!

Ada recently set out to learn how to knit. Knitting is known for bringing a sense of calm joy to practitioners. It’s something to do with your hands, a way to relax, unwind, all while creating interesting gifts (some lovely, some weird) for your friends and loved ones. A table doily, some baby...

Everyone is talking (and panicking) about Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) lately and for good reason: HCCs are progressively being applied to numerous healthcare reform initiatives and it’s pretty confusing.

Auditors, unite! Below you’ll find a roundup of education and certification resources for auditors. In every industry, education and networking are key to career growth and personal development. So, join an organization, attend a conference, or sign up for a course.

Every auditor faces different challenges. Some of us get stuck on MIPS, while others struggle with HCC. The one area that seems to really stump all of us across the board is Medical Decision Making.

You’re an auditor, a pretty awesome one at that, but how much do you actually know about auditing?

Are you up-to-date on ICD10 codes, modifiers, E/M services and/or surgical codes? If you consider yourself an expert, now’s your chance to test your knowledge.

An effective leader can easily make an organization. Here’s a few tips to stay ahead of the curve:

Leading a successful healthcare organization is challenging. But, there are a number of ways to stay ahead of the curve.

Step one, invest in yourself.

In this episode of Compliance Conversations, I sat down with Senior Consultant, Brenden O’Neil, who works in Intermountain’s professional coding and reimbursement department. O’Neil and I had a fascinating discussion on CPT codes and the complicated gray area of coding a laminectomy.