by Medical Management Institute | Mar 7, 2019 | Clinical Documentation, MMI Blog
Opioid abuse, addiction, and overdoses are a serious public health problem and grouped together as Opioid Use Disorder. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says more than 115 people in the United States die daily from overdosing on opioids. The CDC estimates $78.5... 
by Medical Management Institute | Feb 22, 2019 | Jobs, MMI Blog
The healthcare sector created 1 out of 7 new US jobs in 2018 based off preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Although most of the jobs reported are clinical based, that means there is a growing demand for support ranks such as coding,... 
by Medical Management Institute | Feb 14, 2019 | Medical Coding, MMI Blog
Valentine’s Day is here and love is in the air! When Valentine’s Day comes to mind, many think blissful ideas such as the beautiful bouquets of roses, heart shaped jewelry, love, and a nice dinner accompanied with lots of sweets. As medical coders, we see the other... 
by Medical Management Institute | Feb 8, 2019 | Clinical Documentation, MMI Blog
Potential patients may ask for a meet and greet visit with the physician. These visits can be compared more like an interview, because the patient’s main goal is to learn more about the physician to be sure they will receive the quality of care they desire. We know... 
by Medical Management Institute | Feb 1, 2019 | Billing Updates, Clinical Documentation, Healthcare, Medical Coding, MMI Blog
Insurance reimbursements are decreasing and operating costs are increasing, can make it a challenging time to manage a practice. Whether your practice has decided to do billing in-house or outsource it through an agency, getting paid while maintaining a relationship... 