Conquer Medical Coding Audits in 2024: Proactive Strategies & Best Practices
Medical coding audits are changing fast. Staying on top of these trends and following best practices can make audits less stressful and smoother. From reactive to proactive audits In the past, audits were unpredictable and providers often had to fix problems after the fact. Now, the focus is shifting to preventing issues before they happen: Targeted audits: Payers use data to identify providers with a higher risk of coding errors, such as those with a history of mistakes or specializing in complex procedures. Be extra careful with your coding if this applies to your practice. Early checks: Auditors are looking for problems before claims are even submitted. This might involve reviewing coding patterns or checking if documentation is sufficient. Tech plays a role: Data analysis is becoming important in audits. Special software can find trends in coding and automatically detect errors. Use this to your advantage! Look into coding compliance software to catch errors before submitting cl