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If you don’t have an addiction problem, you might wonder why some people can’t stay clean and sober no matter how many times they enter treatment. If you do struggle with addiction, you probably understand all too well that relapse is often part of the recovery process. Individuals who are able to leave addiction treatment and maintain long-term sobriety have some things in common. These three successful strategies for maintaining sobriety may help you or someone you know.

Transitional Resources

Several options are available for transitioning from formal treatment back to independent living. Transitional options are less structured environments that support sobriety and help people re-enter their lives. These home-based community facilities are called sober houses or sober living homes. With stringent house rules and professional monitoring, participants learn to regain independence before returning to their life. Sober houses are widely available and generally follow a similar model. A … Read more

A current and accurate billing procedure is vital to any healthcare provider seeking proper reimbursement. Without one, the facility would not receive appropriate payment for procedures and services performed on a patient. It’s thus very important to stay on top of the potential negative effects of a cdm charge master that has been neglected. Here are three helpful questions to consider.

Are Your Codes Accurate?

It’s important for the chargemaster coordinator to verify that correct codes are being billed. Inaccuracies may exist between what is captured in the order entry system and what is being reported on the chargemaster. Mistakes such as assigning a deleted or non-billable code to a medical procedure are more common than not in facilities with more than 150 beds. The coordinator should work with coding staff and providers to verify that line-item descriptions always match entered codes.

Are Your Codes Complete?

Without a complete and … Read more