Behavioral Health Coding
HIA has a team of dedicated Behavioral Health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of billing and coding. Coders assists with the assembly and analysis of discharge medical records. Maintains filing of medical records and assists the Manager of HIM/Medical Records with Release of Information.
Key Behavioral Health Coding services include:
- Backlog coding resolution services
- Providing expert knowledge about CPT coding to internal Brave Health team as needed
- Conducting internal audits of claims to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Ongoing nursing staff documentation training
- Review medical records and abstract information and data for correct ICD-10 code assignment, and enter the final diagnosis in the computer system.
- Strictly follows hospital coding protocols
- Identify any of the doctors’ documentation deficiencies to improve the quality of medical records and optimize reimbursement
- All coders are US certified with a minimum of 3 years emergency medicine coding experience, who have passed our proficiency tests and maintain a 95% accuracy
Behavioral Health and Substance abuse disorders have been cast in the news of late and more so currently due to the pandemic. More individuals are reportedly seeking help for depression and substance abuse as a result of lockdowns and loss of employment. HIA Coders in Behavioral Health medical coding department are poised to learn the degree to which accurate coding can be achieved; this is ultimately beneficial for insurance purposes. Proper documentation is the key.
