1. Emergency Department Facility Coding Intelligent Coding
McKesson
6/3/2018 4:02 AM
Emergency Department Facility Coding Intelligent Coding
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2. McKesson’s Facility Coding Tool
Calculates and assigns the facility E/M level
Codes all documented procedures
Surgical codes
Medicine codes
Codes and calculates drug administrations based on current CPT / CMS rules
Infusions & injections
Immunizations
Administrative Reporting Capabilities
Ongoing Consultative Partner Relationship

3. E/M Level Charges
Weighted Point System tool that promotes compliance to coding rules such as assuring there is no “double dipping” for reimbursement.
Tasks/activities are counted appropriately
The point tool and procedures are separate according to CPT rules
Methodology has been in place for > 9 years and has been shown to provide a representative E/M distribution

4. Benefits Increase in department revenue Averaging $15 net per patient
Tremendous ROI – McKesson calculates term license at $1.50 per patient
Improved compliance
Consistency
McKesson supported rules and updates
Process
Automatic posting of charges
Reports

5. Evaluating OpportunityBenefits
We can measure ROI as part of sales process
Very consultative
No charge for ROI study
Looks at:
Documentation issues
E&M level methodology
Coding application of rules
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