Continuing our series of blogs highlighting some of the most common coding errors encountered while auditing. In my experience it...

July is Ultraviolet Safety Awareness Month Is a Tan Really Worth It?  Is sunscreen really worth the hassle?  YES, because...

Did you know that LexiCode provides coding services for pathology clinics? Third party pathology clinics allow for physician offices, clinics...

The Health Information field is a constant learning process, and there are so many avenues you can pursue professionally. I...

There are people back there! So often, in our struggle with productivity and accuracy expectations, I’m afraid we’ve lost sight...

Notes from the Auditor’s Desk: Coding Drug Use This is the first in a series of blogs that will highlight some of...

Elixhauser Comorbidity Index was developed as part of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP).  It’s sponsored by the Agency...

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), it was important that contact with and exposure to the virus be reported...

Are you having a “bad” day?  Are you wondering how to get everything done that you need to accomplish?  Are...

Have you ever lost or been denied something because of a careless mistake made by someone else?  This can easily...

Many organizations are incorporating Computer Assisted Coding Programs (CAC) into their abstracting systems with the goal of increasing Charts Per...

As coders, we focus on accurately coding for reimbursement, statistics, research, and efficient interoperability. Still, when considering our profession from...