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CMS and OIG

Another important concern in the medical coding and medical billing realm is the concern of CMS (previously HCFA) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding healthcare provider's in-house compliance plan.

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Certification is very important step. NHA offers two paths toward certification: their National Certification Exam for graduates, and their Home Study Certification Program for experienced medical coders and billers.

Compliance

The purpose of the compliance plan is to establish voluntary compliance programs that meet all HIPAA regulations. Every healthcare provider participating in federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid should eagerly embrace these compliance plans and help their medical coding and billing staff members to learn, understand, and adhere to them.