How to Audit Your Medical Coder’s Performance
Medical coding is the foundation on which healthcare revenue is built — and like any foundation, it must be inspected regularly to ensure it is solid. Every diagnosis code, procedure code, and modifier that flows from a coder’s workstation to a payer’s system carries both a financial value and a compliance risk. When coders perform accurately, claims are paid correctly, revenue is captured appropriately, and audit exposure is minimized. When …