Medical Coding

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02 Mar 23

Do You Really Need to Have a Medical Coder for Your Business

Medical billing is a complex and time-consuming process. It involves collecting and documenting patient data, filing and processing claims, and tracking payments from insurance companies. What Is a Medical Coder? A medical coder is a professional medical billing specialist responsible for translating medical records into specific codes used for reimbursement…
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09 Feb 23

You Need to Outsource Medical Coding for These Reasons

Medical billing and coding outsourcing is when a healthcare organization entrusts the process of medical coding and submitting medical claims to an outside company. This means that the outside company is responsible for accurately and efficiently coding medical services and submitting claims on behalf of the healthcare organization to receive…
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Overview
12 Nov 22

Internal Review – Overview

Introduction WWS’s internal review process helps us ensure high-quality coding and billing. We work with providers to ensure that their claims are as accurate as possible, which is why we recommend a 30-day Internal Review (IR) for all claims. The IR process uses the same methodologies used in an External…
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15 Sep 22

HCPCS Common Coding Questions

Introduction The Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) is a system to classify items, supplies, and services used in health care. The United States Department of Health and Human Services specifies the codes that are included in the HCPCS. There are three levels of codes: Level I, Level II, and…
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How to Measure Productivity of Medical Coders

Physicians and other healthcare professionals spend a large amount of time coding patient data. A medical coder is responsible for entering the codes into electronic medical records, billing the insurance company, and submitting claims to receive reimbursement. The amount of time spent coders varies between practices based on their coding…
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The Link Between Patient Engagement & Reimbursement

Increasing patient engagement is a top priority for most modern medical practices, especially in the increasingly value-based landscape of medical billing. Even for organizations that have yet to embrace the shift to quality over quantity, patient engagement is far more valuable financially than most practices realize. Why Is Patient Engagement…
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