Medical Coding
MEDICAL CODING (ICD-10)
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition (ICD-10) is a clinical cataloguing system that went into effect for the U.S. healthcare industry on Oct.1, 2015.ICD-10 codes provide more detailed information for measuring healthcare service quality, safety and efficacy. Because better data will be provided via the ICD-10 code set, it has the potential to improve the following:
- Value-based reimbursement
- Outcome measurements
- Clinical, financial and administrative performance measurement
- The design of payment systems and claims processing
- Reporting on new medical technology
- Improving reimbursement systems
- Care and disease process management
The adoption of the ICD-10 code set also allows for more accurate payment for new procedures, fewer rejected claims, fewer fraudulent claims, a better understanding of new procedures and improved disease management.
“UAMSuae” provide CCS (AHIMA- American Health Information Management Association) & CPC (AAPC-American Academy of Professional Coders) certified coder.
We follow E&M coding i.e. Evaluation and management coding (commonly known as E/M coding or E&M coding) and we provide all kind of medical coding services including various specialties Inpatient & Outpatient coding, Emergency coding.
UAMS covers the following major specialties
- Inpatient & Outpatient coding
- Emergency coding
- Family Practice coding
- Radiology coding
- Pathology coding
- Nephrology coding
- Cardiology coding
- Endocrinology coding
- Haematology coding
- Radiology coding
- Gastro logy coding
- Orthopedics coding
- Chiropractic coding
- Anesthesia coding
- Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy coding
- Obstetrics and gynaecology coding
Medical coding is the conversion of Diagnoses and Procedures in to the payable alphanumeric codes. Correct coding will result in fast claim processing which in turn results in increase cash flow by decreasing the time and money spent on the resubmission of a claim. We strictly follow HAAD & Insurance guidelines for speed processing of the claims.
Our closed-loop process is seamlessly integrated with your billing system to ensure the highest degree of data integrity. We also match coders to your operations on a specialty or sub-specialty level to facilitate seamless integration of our coders with your practice.
When you outsource your medical coding services to UAMS, you will not only optimize your revenue while reducing compliance risks — you will also increase your cash flow and improving claims submission, with lesser administrative expenses.
Experienced Certified Coders
Our coders have certified credentials like:-
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist from AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
- CPC - Certified Professional Coders from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)
UAMS is the key to success
If you have temporary backlogs, which you can’t reduce, or cope with continuous staffing issues, and you are looking out for long-term professional medical coding services, Then UAMS is your answer.
Advantages of UAMS:
A comprehensive process tailored according to client’s policies and protocols Expert, certified coders those are specialty-specific and dedicated to your center.
An integrated communication process to identify documentation issues and proactively avoid them in future.
Simple workflow management system that supports the coding process and tracks every record, code, and status.
Automated charge entry designed to eliminate manual processes and errors An organization that is passionate about customer service
Outsourcing with UAMS means you will be working with a highly professional medical coders that empowers your healthcare providers with focused approach that is customized according to your specific medical specialty, and designed to optimize cost. Contact us today to discover how we can help.
