Behavioral health billing relies on precise ICD-10 coding that matches documentation and payer requirements. Correct coding speeds reimbursements, reduces denials, and ensures compliance.

ICD-10 coding accuracy isn’t just about compliance—it’s the lifeline of your practice’s revenue. From annual updates to avoiding common errors, staying sharp on guidelines is key. The right codes mean ...

On October 1, 2014, a new version of diagnosis coding -- the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) [1]-- goes into effect. A significant change for ...

Nobody needs to go to medical school to know that people have two ears. However, if physicians treat a patient with suppurative, or pus-discharging, otitis media, they don't have to specify left ear, ...

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the mental and behavioral health needs of many Americans, and, with social isolation rampant during that time, particular focus was trained on the health effects that ...

1. Ask outsourced coding vendors for documentation on ICD-10 transition plans. Many ASCs outsource their coding to third-party vendors, meaning surgery center leaders must speak to vendors about their ...

The "lookup-before-coding" method allows AI to review past cases, improving ICD code accuracy and outperforming physicians and baseline AI models. Smaller open-source AI models, when using the lookup ...