A coding audit may be conducted by internal staff or external entities, typically representing the insurers paying for the care. When planning to implement a coding auditing program, the type of reviews, focus areas, and review frequency must all be taken into consideration. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
An angiography is a surgical intervention involving the vessels. In angiography procedures, catheters are manipulated into the body to the site of the procedure, dyes are injected, and images are taken.
An outpatient care model designed to serve high-cost Medicaid patients was found to significantly reduce healthcare spending, hospital admissions, and emergency department visits, according to a study published in The American Journal of Managed Care.
