The DOJ's New Whistleblower Program: A Vital Step for Medical Coding Compliance - The Coding Network
On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program| The Coding Network
In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, efficiency and accuracy are non-negotiable. Every medical practice, hospital, and healthcare system strives to optimize revenue, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional patient care. One area that often flies under the radar but carries significant implications is medical coding. Many organizations assume that having physicians perform their own medical coding is [...] The post Need Professional Medical Coding Assistance: Why Using Your Docto...| The Coding Network
In today's complex healthcare landscape, maintaining coding compliance is more crucial than ever. Recent developments from the Department of Justice (DOJ), including the launch of the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (CWAPP), have further emphasized the need for a robust coding compliance plan. This program incentivizes whistleblowers to report misconduct, making it essential for healthcare [...] The post Medical Coding Compliance: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly appeared first on...| The Coding Network
Navigating the complex labyrinth of HCC coding is a daunting task for healthcare providers due to the frequent carrier changes to rules and regulations, and non-compliance could mean substantial revenue loss and hefty fines. In an era where healthcare services are under financial pressure like never before, unsurpassed accuracy in HCC coding has become an [...] The post HCC Coding Compliance: Avoid Revenue Loss and Fines in Healthcare appeared first on The Coding Network.| The Coding Network
On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program| The Coding Network
