In a world of value-based care, the need for quality reporting by physicians is growing in importance. Accurate documentation and HCC coding (Hierarchical Condition Categories coding) is necessary to report medical care for high-risk, high-complexity conditions. Since...
An inflammatory condition that affects the lung tissue, pneumonia can be caused by bacterial infections, inhalation of irritating chemicals, inhalation of stomach contents, or infections by uncommon organisms.
Hospitalist coding needs to be accurate and efficient since it directly affects reimbursement for the integral services rendered by the hospitalist. The hospitalist is an integral part of the modern healthcare system. This physician, who primarily focuses on the...
