Here are five articles published by Becker's Hospital Review offering insight on revenue cycle management companies, denials management and more.
1. ICD-10 contest results show inpatient coding accuracy is rising
Central Learning's 2nd Annual National ICD-10 Coding Contest results reveal average inpatient coding accuracy increased 6 percent between 2016 and 2017.
2. Mississippi hospital's new policy aims to reduce nonurgent ER visits
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport (Miss.) ushered in a new policy regarding nonurgent care in its emergency room Nov. 1.
3. R1 RCM sees 24% sequential revenue growth, Clarify Health rolls out bundled payment solution & more — 6 RCM key notes
Here are six recent updates on revenue cycle management companies.
4. RCM tip of the day: Focus on the right accounts for efficient denial resolution
When it comes to denials management, it is important healthcare organizations target the right accounts, according to Tara Dwyer, vice president of audit operations at XSOLIS.
5. MACRA panel recommends 2 physician-focused payment models to HHS: 6 things to know
A Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act panel recommended two new programs to HHS on Oct. 20 to potentially become future Alternative Payment Models.