Today, more than ever, correct and accurate coding directly impacts correct claims submission and reimbursement at your facility. With that in mind, the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative has developed an innovative coding consultation service that will help your staff meet the heightened demand for correct coding and claims data.
The RWHC Coding Consultation Service is designed to offer practical solutions to your every day coding needs. Our goal is to educate and prepare your staff members to handle any coding challenges that may arise in an inpatient, outpatient or ambulatory surgery setting.
Following is an overview of the specific services available through this program:
• Coding Audits – Both on and off-site audits can be scheduled to provide code validation reviews, identify data transmission errors, detect hard coded reporting issues and provide accuracy rates for corporate compliance plan requirements.
• Coding Education & Training – Onsite or regional education and training programs may be scheduled as coding needs are identified.
• Reimbursement Hotline – This is a web based tool which allows hospital staff to obtain a prompt response to specific coding questions, resolve a difference of opinion among internal staff, or to verify other coding/billing related information. All Q/A’s are sanitized and posted to the site so all subscribers can monitor all Q/As submitted and/or search for specific detailed information.
• Benchmarking Programs – Our coding consultant is available to facilitate topical benchmarking programs and use other resources (e.g., regional/national consultants) as needed.
• Per Diem Coding – Although the focus of this service is on long-term solutions, per diem coding may be available for scheduled vacations, medical leaves or other staffing emergencies.
For additional information, contact Sheila Goethel at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative, (608) 643-2343.