by Advize Admin | Dec 20, 2016 | Coding, Medical Record Auditing
Diagnostic Colonoscopy A diagnostic colonoscopy is a test performed as a result of an abnormal finding, sign, or symptom (such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc.). Factors for Consideration: Symptoms before the procedure such as a change in bowel habits, rectal...
by Advize Admin | Dec 13, 2016 | Healthcare
The future of healthcare is changing rapidly, with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), an aging baby boomer population, and a predicted shortage of primary care providers, especially in remote and rural areas. As a result of the increased demand for healthcare delivery,...
by Advize Admin | Dec 9, 2016 | Coding, Healthcare
Billing and documentation guidelines are not the same in all 50 states. A statement such as, “I saw and evaluated the patient. I agree with the resident’s documentation,” may be acceptable in some states, but in other states, the Medicare Administrative Contractor...
by Advize Admin | Dec 5, 2016 | Healthcare
Last week the Managing Director of Advize Health, Jeanmarie Loria, was among those who attended the Forbes Healthcare Summit 2016. Widely regarded as the World’s Most Influential Healthcare Event, the 5th Annual Summit was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York...
by Advize Admin | Nov 30, 2016 | Community, FWA
Advize Health had the honor of attending NHCAA’s Annual Training Conference (ATC) in Atlanta, GA earlier this month. The ATC is widely-regarded as the most important assembly against healthcare fraud, where attendees explore fraud schemes, trends, and best practices...
by Advize Admin | Nov 29, 2016 | Medical Record Auditing, Payers
The American Hospital Association recently released the results of a survey conducted to explore the efficacy of the RAC program in hospitals nationwide. The survey utilized the results responses submitted by 676 participating hospitals in order to explore the...
by Advize Admin | Nov 21, 2016 | Coding
We’ve all seen cute memes on Facebook as we scroll through our timeline; “Bitten by A Vampire? There’s a code for that!” ICD-10 S10.87XA. “Overdose on turkey? There’s a code for that!” ICD-10 E70.5 or R63.2. “Grandma got run over by a reindeer? There’s a code for...
by Advize Admin | Nov 11, 2016 | Healthcare, Payers
Over the years, healthcare costs have continued to skyrocket for consumers and providers alike. It is a well-known fact that the United States spends considerably more on healthcare costs than any other country in the world. In fact, the United States spends 50...
by Advize Admin | Nov 8, 2016 | Coding
The need for ambulatory services has seen an increase in recent years, and as a result ambulance transport claims have also risen. Payers generally cover ambulance services for patients whose medical condition is such that air transport is medically necessary. EMS...
by Advize Admin | Oct 31, 2016 | Coding, ICD-10
For a long time, ICD-10 was regarded as a nightmare for healthcare providers and their billing teams. The healthcare industry “woke up” and eventually embraced the reality of ICD-10, only to be faced with another monster; MACRA. This Halloween, we’re...
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