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Medical Coding for Critical Care in the Emergency Department Part 2: Provider Time and Documentatio

With an understanding of the definition of critical care from Part 1 of this series, What Constitutes Critical Care?, below are essential...

Insurers' Closed Panels: Should Providers Accept or Appeal?

At times and in certain regions of the country, insurance companies can afford to be selective concerning which providers they allow, or ...

Radiology Revenue: Making the Most of Modifiers

The proper use of coding modifiers can dramatically improve the bottom line for radiology practices.

How to Keep Your Best Medical Billers and Coders

There are countless research studies that confirm what every experienced manager knows: Happy employees are productive employees. It’s a ...

Anonymous Reporting: Are You in Compliance?

For a compliance program to work, employees must be able to ask questions and report problems.

How to Hire Excellent Medical Coders

Accurate documentation is a necessity for a financially successful medical practice. The people responsible for interpreting that documen...

Five Reasons Why Anesthesia Practices Should Invest in Chart Audits

No one likes paying for an oil change or tire rotation every few months. And no one likes chart audits. But just like the return on inves...

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Practicefirst has an upgraded Website with the ability to accept online payments for your patients and other functionality.

Amherst Medical Billing Firm Expands with Acquisition

An Amherst medical billing and coding company is expanding with the acquisition of a local firm. Practicefirst Medical Management Solutio...

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