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Fluctuations in patient volumes, coder availability, and system demands are a reality. Whether due to staffing gaps, EHR conversions, or unanticipated project work, many hospitals face coding challenges that can quickly disrupt revenue cycle operations. That’s where PRN (as-needed) coding support becomes a strategic advantage—not just a short-term fix. Common Scenarios Where PRN Coding Adds Value System Conversions and Upgrades Switching to a new EHR or encoder can slow internal processes and stretch resources. PRN coders can assist during transition periods to ensure workflows continue without disruption. Backlog Management A sudden rise in ...

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    Flexible Support, Consistent Quality: Th...

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    CPT Coding Guidelines Review: Endovascul...

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    Updates to Colorectal Cancer Screening C...

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    Radiology Diagnosis Coding in ICD-10-CM

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    The Critical Role of HCC Audits in Model...

    The recent update to the Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) ...

    CPT Reporting for RSV Prophylaxis

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    ASC Coding for Implants and Insertable D...

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    Medical Coding Tips

    Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) Release o...

    Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) which is CMS’ risk ...

    Coding Diabetes Mellitus with Presumed Conditions

    Diabetes is a systemic condition, meaning its presence has e...

    FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released t...

    Debridement Coding in ICD-10-PCS

    Debridement is the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tis...


    Annual Code Updates

    FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released t...

    FY 2025 ICD-10-PCS Code Updates

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released t...

    ICD-10-CM Code Updates - April 1, 2025

    CMS and the CDC have released the updates to the ICD-10-CM c...

    New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) Updates for F...

    New Technology Add-on Payments or NTAPs can represent a sign...

    Industry News

    Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) Release o...

    Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) which is CMS’ risk ...

    Coding Diabetes Mellitus with Presumed Conditions

    Diabetes is a systemic condition, meaning its presence has e...

    FY 2025 ICD-10-CM Code Updates

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released t...

    Debridement Coding in ICD-10-PCS

    Debridement is the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tis...

    Covid-19 Coding

    Covid-19 Diagnosis Coding Common Scenarios

    With the proliferation of COVID-19 cases, we thought we woul...

    Z Code Reporting for COVID-19

    Updates from 1/19/21 in green font.

    Update - Coding COVID-19 When the Test is Negative

    Updates as of 1/01/21: As you may know, assigning the approp...

    AHA COVID FAQs for ICD-10-PCS & New Technology

    Coders are instructed, at this time, to follow the AHA Frequ...


    Query Tips

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    Query Tip: Avoiding a Leading Query – Don't Be Dir...

    "A leading query is one that is not supported by the clinica...

    Aug 23, 2019

    Query Tip: Writing a Query Question – Simple and C...

    The question asked in a physician query may be the most impo...

    Mar 04, 2024

    The Many Meanings of "Unable to Determine"

    Queries written in a multiple-choice format include a short ...

    Sep 19, 2023

    How to Query for Pathology Results

    Tissue findings interpreted by a pathologist are not equival...

    Company News

    2025 Medical Coding Updates: Pre-Purchase of Cours...

    Health Information Associates (HIA) is excited to announce t...

    Health Information Associates to Showcase Expertis...

    Health Information Associates (HIA), known for its expertise...

    Increase your coding auditor's productivity with A...

    When Coding Departments are not running smoothly, it can tak...

    Introducing HIA’s Cloud-Based Audit Software, Atom...

    Health Information Associates (HIA), celebrating their 30th ...



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