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ICD-10 Implementation: Where Do You Begin?
by Deborah Grider
Although preparing for the transition to ICD-10 involves considerable preparation, healthcare organizations that take a systematic approach will find the transition to be manageable.
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Navigating the Recovery Audit Contractor Process
by Marian Howe
RACs are causing waves among healthcare organizations. Here are some tips for smooth sailing through the RAC waters.
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Making Friends with Your RAC
Reaching out to the enemy may save providers unnecessary headaches and burdensome appeals.
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How to Improve Collections
by Jim Lacy
Implementing a few simple steps can lead to collection success and more satisfied patients.
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Figures at a Glance
Major Teaching Hospital Pricing Power
Medicare and Medicaid pay a slightly larger percentage of gross charges to major teaching hospitals than to other hospitals. For private payers, the opposite is true.
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Web Extras
Special Focus: AMA Creates New CPT Codes for H1N1 Immunizations
The American Medical Association has created two new codes specific to H1N1 vaccine administration.
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Additional Web Extras
RAC Contact Information
Job Description: RAC Coordinator, Revenue Cycle
Job Description: RAC Coordinator, Health Information Management
Gloryanne Bryant's RAC Update Presentation
The Majority of Healthcare Consumers Prefer Credit/Debit Cards over Checks