Ever wondered about the unsung heroes of the healthcare system? The ones who make sure your medical bills are accurate, ...

Mercyhealth, a leading multi-regional health system serving 55 communities across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, ...

Medical billing and medical coding are crucial aspects of the medical revenue landscape. Both jobs ensure health care providers get paid for their services. Medical coders read the providers’ ...

After two years of following a doctor around the office as a medical assistant, Raina Diaz was ready for a change. “I wanted to be part of the back end of the medical field,” says Diaz, 47, of St.

A shortage of up to 50 percent has been forecasted for the medical coder workforce. Here are five things to know about the current compensation and workforce in the medical coding field. 1. In 2012, ...

Medical coding is the act of converting crucial clinical data into understandable codes in order to facilitate proper medical billing. Every year the U.S. healthcare system spends over $10 billion on ...

Dawson Ballard, a coding auditor and educator for Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center who has more than 20 years experience in the profession, sees artificial intelligence coding platforms as ...

Medical coding is a key component of revenue cycle management. When done efficiently and accurately, it helps ensure hospitals are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. 1. AAPC, formerly ...

The United States of America is the third most populated country in the world. With over 346 million people, there is a high demand for healthcare experts in various medical fields, including medical ...

Hospitals are facing a steady rise in payment disputes over their assignment of a Diagnosis Related Group (DRG). These disputes fall into two ...