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13. February 2012 06:39
Healthcare IT Professional Speaks on EMR Challenges Part 2
Another great feature of the current EMR systems is that the coding is correct. That, of course, means more efficient and possibly higher insurance reimbursements. With the EMR system in place, the system immediately correctly codes the patient encounter based on the data entered. Also, the system will indicate why it chose the encounter code and the level. It will also point out what additional time, tests or comments would need to be accomplished and/or changed in order to comply with a higher level visit or a higher level coding.What a resource! This is a valuable re-check of all the data entered. It is a great time to catch any coding errors so that the insurance is billed at the right level the first time.
The IT Professional's View on EMR
From Norton’s insider view, EMR has a way to go to reach the full promise of its promoters, but it is on the way. To help calm practitioners’ fears, it is common for a practice to see their physicians regaining, or even exceeding, their full patient load in a matter of just a few days. EMR, even at this infant stage, brings value to the practice as it acts as a quality-control officer at the coding stage.
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Atlanta Women’s Health Group is 11 practices with more than 60 licensed physicians in and around Atlanta, Georgia. They focus on obstetrics and gynecology.
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