Medical Coding
Our certified Medical Coders are highly experienced professionals with expertise in international coding practices. They continuously develop and enhance internal compliance for ICD and CPT coding resources to align with client needs. Our Team Leaders, certified by the AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders), provide cutting-edge surgical, procedural, and diagnostic coding across a wide range of medical specialties. Our coders adhere to a structured and effective coding methodology that has been successful for large-scale clients. We utilize the latest books and software, including CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and edits, to stay updated with the ever-evolving coding standards. Compliance with HIPAA regulations is strictly maintained to ensure prompt turnaround times. Our dedicated professionals operate under AHIMA guidelines. To maintain the highest standards, our quality control coders regularly review their work, with periodic audits conducted by external coding and compliance experts. Each coder meticulously determines the appropriate code based on the dictated notes for every patient encounter. AAPC-certified coders exercise great care in coding patient records, with a strong focus on quality to secure accurate reimbursement from insurance companies for physician services. Our coders deliver high-quality results within specified timeframes, catering to multi-specialty clients, including Cardiology, Radiology, Neurology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Oncology, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, and Trauma Medicine. Northwest is particularly specialized in surgical coding.
The benefits we offer are :
- Our coders legally maximize revenue for our providers.
- You get clean claims and fewer denials.
- We guarantee 98% accuracy and compliance with all government regulations.
- Transparency in the coding methodology gives you access, produces consistency, and eliminates the risk of errors.
- You receive regular feedback on coding changes, front-office documentation practices, and periodic reports, such as utilization reviews, case-mix review, and coding-related denial analysis.
- You eliminate recruiting and training, reduce labour costs, and improve accuracy through our high-quality operations.