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sample report so you understand how the results will be presented
and that the format fits your needs. Rates for coding reviews typically
range from $25 to $125 per chart, depending on vendor and final product. Higher rates are charged when report findings also outline documentation standards that aren't being met by your clinical staff or differences in dictation styles that could be impacting reimbursement.
4. Follow through on results and seek training for problem areas. A compliance program is only as good as its administration. Following up on
results is essential to ensure your program is a success. If results identify areas of concern or error, it's critical to quickly address the issues
by seeking eduction for your staff through articles, webinar training
or other training materials. Performing smaller scale follow-up coding
reviews on problem areas will validate that the problems have been
corrected and that you have done your part as a leader to ensure the
integrity of the revenue your facility generates.
Many benefits
These simple steps can help you increase net revenue, reduce risk of
revenue loss and show accrediting agencies that you're on top of compliance in your facility. They can also serve as a great internal QI
study to show to accrediting agencies. OSM
Ms. Overton (roverton@smpsd.com) is the director of revenue cycle management at Surgical Management Professionals in Sioux Falls, S.D.
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