Unmasking Upcoding: Strategies to Address Medical Billing Concerns

Upcoding issues are becoming increasingly prevalent in healthcare billing today – but how can you stop them in their tracks?

Unmasking Upcoding: Strategies to Address Medical Billing Concerns

Is upcoding on your radar? It definitely should be.

Upcoding involves the misrepresentation of the complexity or intensity of a medical service to obtain higher reimbursement. While errors do occur (whether deliberate or unintentional), upcoding practices can have significant consequences.

Our latest eBrief, “Unmasking Upcoding: Strategies to Address Medical Billing Concerns,” includes four strategies to help you manage this important area of healthcare billing.

Download the eBrief to learn more about:

  • Documentation tips to ensure accurate billing and coding
  • The vital role compliance programs play in the process
  • Tried-and-true strategies for starting a conversation with providers about upcoding issues