Healthcare organizations today recognize the interdependent correlation between clinical documentation, comprehensive coding, effective charge-capture, accurate billing and the receipt of appropriate, timely reimbursement. However, not all healthcare organizations have the wherewithal to monitor these critical functions that impact not only regulatory compliance and net patient income but also generate the data that feed both clinical and business decisions. For such organizations Hirschl and Associates provides the professional expertise to evaluate processes and performance, improve data quality and revenue integrity, decrease compliance risks, and simultaneously develop internal human resources.

Hirschl and Associates provides customized, niche services that bridge the gap between Clinical Coding and Revenue Integrity. By understanding the correlation between coded data accuracy (Health Information Management, Charge Description Master, UB-92, and HCFA-1500) and net patient income, H&A is able to assist its clients in identifying opportunities and developing strategies that generate financial and compliance performance improvements.

H&A’s Revenue Integrity and Clinical Coding Bridge Services are listed on the “Services” page.