Filing accurate claims that fulfill all reporting criteria and keeping track of denials are critical to increasing income for a healthcare business. There are several key techniques that can be implemented to improve documentation in order to assist coding and invoicing for maximum reimbursement. Physicians and other staff members at healthcare facilities should be educated on coding. When a coder assists healthcare practitioners in writing down information and comparing notes, the physicians will learn that they have been ignoring some critical information in their notes, especially when reading x-rays and reviewing lab data. Facilities for health care should endeavor to stay current on coding resources and regulations. It's also a good idea to stay up to date on coding materials and laws. Finally, before attempting to code, read all provider and clinician notes thoroughly (Neeraj, 2016).
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