tci E/M Coding Alert - 2023 Issue Q3

Documentation: Anticipate and Eliminate Denials With This Crucial Tool

Avoid claims headaches with top-notch documentation. If you’re experiencing a lot of claims denials, you’re probably feeling pretty exhausted. Save your office—and staff—some headaches and time by preventing denials before they occur. You may find the numbers surprising, but industry averages report that nearly 20 percent of all claims are denied. The good news is that as many as two-thirds of rejected claims are recoverable, and nearly 90 percent of denials are avoidable. Focus on the Nitty Gritty Denials have been steadily increasing since 2016, says Holly Ridge, BSN, RN, CPC, CPMA, manager of medical...

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