Medical billing errors are a common problem that can be extremely costly for consumers, unless those errors are discovered and corrected before payment. But with America’s complex medical insurance ...

The medical claims cost reduction startup Bluespine Inc. believes it has hit upon a viable solution to the problem of overbilling after raising $7.2 million in seed funding from Team8. Bluespine says ...

A Midtown-based health startup aiming to reduce medical coding errors and payment denials to hospitals and health care providers launched out of stealth with $3.1 million in funding on Thursday.

Medical coding no longer lives quietly behind the scenes. Today, it sits at the crossroads of money, compliance, and patient trust. Every number entered and modifier applied can shape what happens ...

Medical coding requires a deep understanding of medical terminology and procedures, as well as the ability to make judgment calls when necessary. Human coders are better equipped to handle these tasks ...

Lolita M. Jones, RHIA, CCS, an independent consultant specializing in hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgery center coding, billing, reimbursement and operations, discusses seven common coding ...

Healthcare organization CFOs are facing a perfect storm of challenges around medical coding. With few workers entering a field dominated by older Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers, there’s a growing gap in ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Teresa Welch has a knack for organization, especially when it comes to her husband's medical paperwork. So, she was taken aback when a radiology bill arrived unexpectedly. “Of ...

AI and machine learning are transforming healthcare at a breakneck pace—but progress isn’t all smooth sailing. As systems get smarter, the need for a smarter workforce grows too. According to a recent ...