While the technical aspects of switching to electronic health records and implementing ICD-10 are challenging the healthcare field, these changes may contribute to streamlined medical billing processes in the long run, according to a MediGain blog post.
Widespread adoption of EHRs and the specificity of ICD-10 could lead to:
• Quicker claims submission
• Remove gray areas in coding that could slow revenue cycle management
• Fine-tuned reimbursement systems
More Articles on Coding and Billing:
AAPC: 3 Tips on Selecting Proper ICD-10 Codes
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Widespread adoption of EHRs and the specificity of ICD-10 could lead to:
• Quicker claims submission
• Remove gray areas in coding that could slow revenue cycle management
• Fine-tuned reimbursement systems
More Articles on Coding and Billing:
AAPC: 3 Tips on Selecting Proper ICD-10 Codes
Surgery Center Network Partners With Kempton Group
CMS: RAC Audits on Hold