Timely and Expert General Surgery Medical Coding Services
Accurate medical coding, in general surgery, serves as the foundation for proper reimbursement, ensuring that surgeons and healthcare facilities receive fair compensation for the services rendered. Additionally, accurate codes translate into a clear picture of the procedures performed, aiding in quality care initiatives and resource allocation. Precise general surgery medical coding service safeguards financial stability for healthcare providers, promotes transparency in patient care, and ultimately contributes to a more efficient and effective healthcare system.
With extensive industry experience, Outsource Strategies International (OSI) can help you handle these challenges and code effectively to achieve maximum reimbursement for pre-operative, intra-operative and postoperative care.
We provide accurate and timely surgery medical coding services for all surgical specialties including general, cardiothoracic, colon and rectal, gynecology and obstetrics, neurological, gynecologic oncology, ophthalmic, oral and maxillofacial, orthopedic otorhinolaryngology, pediatric, urology, vascular and plastic surgery.
Benefits of Expert Surgery Coding Services
Expert surgery coding services provide a multitude of advantages for medical practices, impacting everything from financial health to patient care:
- Enhanced accuracy and revenue
- Streamlined efficiency
- Compliance assurance
- Revenue optimization
- Focus on patient care
- Reduced costs
Professional Surgery Medical Coding Services
Our proficient team is well-versed and updated on a comprehensive range of aspects crucial for effective general surgery coding. They have in-depth knowledge of coding for diverse procedures, including breast, endoscopy, colorectal, bariatric, trauma, gall bladder, liver, hernia, and more.
- Expertise in the latest codes specific to general surgery
- Proficient selection of Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes
- Accurate coding for common and complex general surgery procedures
- Accurate application of modifiers when required
- Expertise in reporting co-surgeon and assistant surgeon modifiers
- Proficiency in reporting and obtaining payment for unlisted procedures
- Clear understanding of what is included and what can be reported separately
- Skill in evaluating Emergency Room e-codes for accurate reporting
- Expertise in selecting MS-DRG/ICD-10 codes for precise coding and billing
Our General Surgery Medical Coding Process Steps
By following comprehensive medical coding process steps, we ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, contributing to optimal financial outcomes for healthcare providers.
Why Choose OSI?
Our comprehensive suite of services covers every step of claim submission and reimbursement, and is designed to protect against OIG inspections and RAC audits. The key benefits of partnering with us include:
Stringent QA
Daily, weekly and monthly reports
Customized TAT (hours to days)
24/7 customer service
Certified medical coders
30%-40% cost savings
HIPAA compliance
Regular QA checks
No long-term yearly contracts
Affordable & Flexible Pricing Plans
Full-Time Equivalent or FTE Pricing Model
In this model, services are billed based on the equivalent cost of a full-time employee (FTE) for a specified duration, usually monthly or annually. You can benefit from:
- Conversion from hourly rates
- Predictable costs
- Transparent billing
- Management oversight
Fixed Cost Pricing
Like an FTE model, a person is dedicated to your practice. Perfect for a practice that is busy. They work as an extension to your business.
- A dedicated employee or team member
- Team handling multiple responsibilities
- Preset pricing and production guidelines
- No Start-up fees
Per Verification Pricing
Perfect for a practice that is unsure about their work requirements. This can have per request pricing for eligibility verifications and other functions.
- Dedicated team or employee
- Team handling multiple responsibilities
- A per transaction or hybrid model
- No Start-up fees