Coding Support Services – Inpatient and Outpatient
Flexible and when you need it
HIA can support its client’s day-to-day operation with remote coding assistance to meet ever-changing needs. We’re there when you need us most.
System upgrades/conversions
Backlogs
Overflow needs
Vacation/FMLA
Special projects
Month-end/Year-end support
Continuing Education
HIA’s Education department keeps staff abreast of changes pertaining to ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4 and HCPCS Level II coding on a continual basis. Results of ongoing quality assurance reviews dictate HIA’s continuing education agendas and content.
Coding Specialists
HIA employs a highly skilled and AHIMA credentialed staff (RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS minimum) of coding professionals committed to delivering services with honesty, integrity and accuracy. Our Coding Specialists have an average of 10 years’ experience coding in the hospital setting.
Average Years of Experience
CEUs Available Annually
Avg monthly $ dropped per coder
Why HIA’s coding support is different
Our Coding Specialists are proficient in all settings, including acute and ambulatory services. HIA expects its Coding Specialists to code patient records with both the guidelines and the underlying treatment plans of the physicians in mind.
Education
Formal continuing education and quality assurance program
Transparency
Daily coding logs and invoicing
Client Portal
Online scheduling and on demand reporting
- Annual Client Satisfaction 98%
- Average Client Relationships Over 5 Years 95%
- Average Client Relationships Over 10 Years 85%
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There seems to be differences of opinions on the issue of a 40w0day gestation Can you clarify if P08.21 should be assigned for 40w0day infant or if it would not be assigned unless the infant’s gestation age was 40w1day or greater?
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HIA delivers comprehensive electronic daily and month-end reporting to its clients. The content and format of these reports promote transparency and allow for easy invoice reconciliation.
See how our reports benefit you
HIA delivers comprehensive electronic daily and month-end reporting to its clients. The content and format of these reports promote transparency and allow for easy invoice reconciliation.
