Physician Reimbursement Improvement Services

LEVELS OF SERVICE UTILIZATION (E & M CODING)

·         Comprehensive comparison of practice utilization of major evaluation and managment codes against HCFA Standards in order to determine audit liability exposure and reimbursement improvement potential.

FEE SCHEDULE ANALYSIS

·         Comparison of usual and customary charges against appropriate percentile of charges in practice's primary service area in order to determine opportunities for fee schedule adjustments.

MANAGED CARE CONTRACT ANALYSIS/EVALUATION

·         Thorough review of existing managed care contracts and prospective contracts by in-house legal counsel as well as comparison of charge/collection ratios of all major third party payors.

(800) CODING HOTLINE

·         Access to PPP, LLC Reimbursement Specialist via telephone or facsimile consultation by calling 1-800-764-2633.

CODING COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

·         Comprehensive review of reimbursement systems in order to determine audit liability, reimbursement opportunity and/or missed billings. This process involves medical record (chart) audits, ongoing coding education and the development of benchmarks for ongoing compliance. Serves as basis for reimbursement system component of medical practice compliance management plan.

DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES COMPLIANCE

·         Chart auditing services involving compliance with Medicare documentation guidelines and summary checklists for use by practice to ensure compliance.

CPT-4 FREQUENCY REVIEW

·         Review of utilization of major CPT-4 procedural codes to determine practice opportunity based upon individual specialty.

ICD-9 FREQUENCY REVIEW

·         Review of utilization of ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes to determine practice opportunity based upon individual specialty.

CODING VALIDATION/LOGIC LINKING (ICD-9/CPT/HCPCS) DOCUMENTATION

·         Medical necessity review targeted to improving opportunities as well as meeting compliance standards.

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS

·         See our Educational Offerings

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