ICD-10 Coding and Clinical Documentation Review

ICD-10 Coding and Clinical
Documentation Review

Accurate coding and compliant clinical documentation that clearly reflects patients’ medical necessity are key factors for ongoing regulatory compliance and the financial health of the organization. Outsourcing coding and clinical documentation review to clinical professionals is one of the most effective strategies to strengthen and enhance documentation from regulatory, payment, and legal perspectives.

Advantages of Outsourcing ICD-10 Coding and Clinical Documentation Review

Prioritization of patient care

Outsourcing ICD-10 coding and clinical documentation review allows an organization to focus more energy and attention on care giving and patient care.

Efficiency

Guidelines governing ICD-10 coding and sequencing, and OASIS responses are complex and require at most accuracy. Trained experts will identify errors and provide continued accuracy and compliance.

Expertise

Dedicated trained professionals have the knowledge and skills to thoroughly and efficiently review patient records being solely focused on task at hand.

Improved scores

Home Health Compare, Star Ratings and value-based purchasing all start with accurate OASIS assessment. A dedicated expert will ensure that every OASIS is properly and accurately documented.

Prompt and proper payment

Expert auditors ensure that every patient is assigned to the home health resource group that most accurately reflects the level of skill needed to achieve treatment results, leading to prompt and proper payments.

Lower cost of doing business

Outsourcing ICD-10 coding and clinical documentation review can reduce the number of full-time positions or allow more time for staff to focus on patient care.

Amity Healthcare Group is offering a variety of options for home health organizations to outsource ICD-10 coding and clinical documentation review. Whether you are looking for ICD-10 coding support, OASIS review, or an episodic documentation review, our clinical professionals will be able to support your needs.