Tag: AHIMA

Medical Coding Services Are Available for Healthcare Organizations Experiencing Shortages

The need for professional medical coding services continues to grow. Reuters notes how this year has seen the highest reported enrollment for the Affordable Care Act since it was signed into law: at over 14.5 million Americans, that’s a 21 percent increase from 2021. Access to affordable care also means more insurance claims to review, […]

What Is Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), and Why Is It Vital to Your Healthcare Data?

Whether you’ve heard the term or not, clinical documentation improvement has a long history within the healthcare industry. Its purpose is simple: verify that medical records are complete and accurate. Why have an acronym for something that seems so straightforward? Because evidence suggests that healthcare is in need of better data management. Here’s why it’s […]