Speciality Medical Coding

Inpatient Surgical Procedure Classification with ICD-10-PCS

Coding with ICD-10-PCS requires specialists who possess a deep understanding of surgical anatomy and the following key aspects:

• Surgical procedure fundamentals such as Medical System, Root Operation, Approach, Qualifier, and device(s) used

Our ICD-10-PCS coders are AHIMA/AAPC certified and assist surgeons in creating precise surgical notes to accurately capture ICD-10-PCS codes, ensuring the best possible reimbursement.

Home Health and End-of-Life Care Coding

The Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH-PPS) is crucial for home health agencies (HHA) revenue. Our certified and experienced Home Health and Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) coding specialists guide HHAs through the following challenges:

• Ensuring congruency with OASIS-C-1 and upcoming OASIS-C-2, and demonstrating medical necessity for therapy and skilled nursing services
• Compliance with Star Rating and Quality Assessments Only (QAO) using PBQM/Outcome-Based Quality Improvement (OBQI) techniques
• Minimizing the risk of Additional Document Requests (ADRs) during Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC)/Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) audits

Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Coding

Our skilled coders handle IVR charts with expertise, assigning codes while analyzing the complex clinical anatomy of cardiovascular circulation, including pathophysiology aspects such as:

• Families/Orders of the vessels accessed and access points
• Locations of Catheters/Stents negotiated
• Other interventions

All our IVR coders hold Life Science degrees and are certified with the Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) credential (AAPC), making your task easier.