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2006 Coding Buyers' Guide
The American
Academy of Professional Coders provides recognition and networking
through local chapters, annual conference and workshops, education
curriculum, and the Academy Coding Edge newsmagazine. Certifications
include Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional
Coder-Hospital (CPC-H), and Certified Professional Coder-Payer
(CPC-P).
American Academy
of Professional Coders
2480 South 3850 West, Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84120
Fax: 801-236-2258
E-mail: info@aapc.com
www.aapc.com
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AHIMA is an
industry leader in Health Information Management.We provide the
latest in coding books, audio seminars,Web-based learning, and
coding Certifications (CCA, CCS, and CCS-P).
Visit our Web site at www.ahima.org
for information on our coding products and certifications.
American Health
Information Management
Association (AHIMA)
233 North Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 322-233-1100
E-mail: james.bannen@ahima.org
www.ahima.org
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Offering an
extraordinary line of products to help you succeed in coding accuracy
and efficiency.
Call (800)
621-8335 or visit
www.amabookstore.com
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Amphion Medical
Solutions offers a full array of coding services for every size
hospital, clinic and ER group. From training your coders to a
full coding review, we do it all with no travel expenses! Amphion
specializes in pre-billing reviews and instant coding/physician
education. Check out our $85 coding webinars, attended by over
7,000 coders and free to our coding review CCQM™ clients.
Amphion is committed to outstanding coder education at a reasonable
cost and our services reflect that goal.
Amphion Medical
Solutions, LLC
Contact: Laurie Schimek
8517 Excelsior Drive, Suite 402
Madison, WI 53717
Phone: 888-496-6409, ext. 229
Fax: 920-568-1966
E-mail: lschimek@amphionmedical.com
www.amphionmedical.com
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DAQbilling is the next generation Practice Management Solution
that was designed to improve efficiency and increase the profitability
of your medical practice, medical billing service and laboratory.
DAQbilling is HIPAA Compliant and incorporates the features you
need most:
Scheduling, Electronic Billing, Reporting and Scanning capabilities.
Antek HealthWare,
LLC
228 Business Center Drive
Reisterstown, MD 21136
Phone: 800-359-0911
Fax: 410-517-0331
www.antekhealthware.com
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Applied Medical
Services has more than 25 years’ experience as a leading
provider of medical transcription, coding, billing, practice management,
and consulting services to hospitals, private practices, and emergency
department physician groups. Profit from our experience!
Applied Medical
Services
P.O. Box 15133
Durham, NC 27704
Phone: 800-334-6606, ext. 131
Fax: 919-477-5474
E-mail: sales@ams-nc.com
www.appliedmedicalservices.com
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Artificial
Medical Intelligence offers EMscribe Dx, computer assisted coding
that extracts medical phrases from free text documents and matches
them to appropriate ICD-9 diagnostic and procedure codes. It is
the only automated coding solution specifically designed for inpatient
hospital coding requirements and covers all clinical specialties.
Artificial
Medical Intelligence
10 Industrial Way East
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Phone: 866-415-6112
Fax: 866-415-6112
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STUDY AT HOME
TO BECOME A MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL! Career Step offers quality,
comprehensive online training in medical coding, a rewarding career
that allows you to work in a fulfilling environment.
Call today
for free information 1-866-218-0085
or www.careerstep.com/codingpromo.
Career Step
1220 North Main Street #6
Springville, UT 84663-4025
Phone: 866-218-0085
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Publishers of The Educational Annotation of ICD-9-CM and other
coding resources, including new editions of Clinotes and Expanded
ICD-9-CM Drugs & Chemicals. Save up to 50% on ICD-9-CM products
during our July Sale. See web site for details.
Channel Publishing,
Ltd.
4750 Longley Lane, Suite 110
Reno, NV 89502-5977
Phone: 775-825-0880 / 800-248-2882
Fax: 775-825-5633
E-mail: info@channelpublishing.com
www.channelpublishing.com
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ChartOne is the leading provider of on demand medical record solutions,
serving over 1,300
healthcare customers nationwide. ChartOne combines web-based technology
with professional services to offer flexible and affordable deployment
options for electronic chart management, remote coding and automated
release of information.
Kate Maul
Director of Marketing Communications
E-mail: info@chartone.com
ChartOne
3 New England Executive Park, Suite 200
Burlington, MA 01803
Phone: 800-733-2679
Fax: 800-878-3631
www.ChartOne.com
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Description
of Study Guides
The Codebuster’s Coding Exam Prep Course
1. Volume I: 280-plus pages on body system analysis based on Chapters
1-17 of ICD-9-CM Tabular plus selective discussion of invasive
procedures.
2. Volume II: 191-plus pages on body system analysis based on
surgery section of CPT-4 coding book.
3. Volume III: 164-plus pages of inpatient records (15 case studies).
Answer key contains rationale for all code assignments.
4. Volume IV: 158-plus pages of outpatient surgery records (23
case studies). Answer key contains rational for all code assignments.
Codebusters, Inc.
Phone: 661-296-1907
E-mail: linda@codebusters.com
www.codebusters.com
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CodeRyte’s technology successfully automates the coding
process through a combination of machine translation, Natural
Language Processing, statistics, clinical expertise, and other
technologies; streamlining the workflow process and optimizing
compliance and reimbursement.
CodeRyte
7500 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-951-9313
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On-Site, Off-Site
Coding
Services • Compliance
Audits • Lost Charge
& Lab Audits
Coding By The Book
1632 Enterprise Parkway, Suite B
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Phone: 330-425-2698
Fax: 330-425-2726
Toll-Free: 1-866-607-2282
www.codingbythebook.com
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The Coding Center uses technology, a comprehensive quality assurance
process, and 100% certified coders to provide top-quality coding.
The company's focus is coding for emergency departments, and we
also provide services for other outpatient and inpatient departments.
Backlog or complete outsourcing is available. Ask about our quality
reviews and analysis to ensure immediate and ongoing savings.
The Coding
Center
Phone: 888-ecoding or 888-326-3464
E-mail: sales@thecodingcenter.com
www.thecodingcenter.com
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Coding Compliance Solutions (CCS) is recognized as a leader in
third-party audits and conducting selfdisclosures. CCS performs
documentation reviews and data and statistical analysis and is
a recognized expert in these areas.We specialize in refuting allegations
of
improper coding.
Coding Compliance
Solutions LLC
1000 South Woodward Avenue, Suite 105
Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: 248-647-2300
Fax: 248-647-2301
E-mail: gedford@codingcompliance.com
www.codingcompliance.com
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Coding Concepts
is an innovative medical coding company and a leader in the delivery
of quality online coding services. Our HIPAA compliant data center
and extensive network of certified, experienced and specialty
trained coding professionals will handle all
your clinical coding needs.
You will be
confident in our ability to give your facility/ medical practice
the reimbursement it deserves while ensuring the highest level
of coding compliance.
Featuring:
• Certified Coding professionals (CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H)
• Health Information Professionals (RHIA & RHIT)
Coding Concepts, Inc.
Phone: 877-277-2501
www.codingconcepts.com
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Craneware’s
Chargemaster Toolkit™ combines PC and web-based software
to work with the revenue cycle to optimize legitimate reimbursement,
capture lost revenue and promote compliance. Online Reference
Toolkit™ provides information for successful coding, charge
management, and medical necessity review.
Craneware,
Inc.
5770 Hoffner Avenue, Suite 102
Orlando, FL 32822
Phone: 888-601-4162 / 407-384-1711
Fax: 407-384-9413
E-mail: sales@craneware.com
www.craneware.com
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THE online
coding service. Sophisticated CPT/ICD-9 content, index, and category
search. CPT has integrated CCI Edits, Coding Guidelines, and Medicare
Fee Schedule. Plus E/M Auditor Suite, Remote Charge Capture facilities,
Clinical Terminology search, and much more! www.dpnx.com
for the best online coding resources for healthcare professionals.
Digital Physicians
Network
Phone: 888-431-1144
E-mail: sales@dpnx.com
www.dpnx.com
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EMC Captiva
provides more than 80 healthcare coding, fee and regulatory data
products that deliver the coding and fee information needed to
operate in an increasingly regulated and competitive healthcare
environment. To purchase online, visit
www.store.captivasoftware.com
EMC Captiva
10145 Pacific Heights Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 800-783-3378
E-mail: info@captivasoftware.com
www.emc.com/captiva
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EN-Chart Coder:
Use any charting system to abstract ED data to calculate the E/M
level of service and all billable procedures. The program provides
multiple reports and the ability to export the data into the hospital’s
billing software.
EN-Chart
953 Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Phone: 877-ENCHART
Fax: 772-679-8595
E-mail: rseiger@en-chart.com
www.en-chart.com
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First Class
Solutions, Inc.SM — serving clients nationally since 1988.
APC/DRG Coding Compliance Assessment, Documentation Improvement
Education, Coding Support (remote and on-site), Temporary Management,
Operational Reviews, JCAHO Preparation and CORTRAK, our Release
of Information Software.
First Class
Solutions, Inc.SM
11426 Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Phone: 800-274-1214
E-mail: info@FirstClassSolutions.com
www.FirstClassSolutions.com
www.Cortrak.com
www.FirstCodeCentral.com
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HIA is a Southern-based
company providing accurate, efficient, and ethical coding, as
well as comprehensive inpatient and outpatient review services.
Health Information
Associates
9841 Ocean Highway, Suite A
Pauleys Island, SC 29585
Phone: 843-235-8278 or 866-HIA-CODE
E-mail: ceckert@hiacode.com
www.hiacode.com
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Health Language,
Inc. develops and delivers software that enhances HCIT interoperability
and automates the incorporation of medical vocabulary and coding
standards into HCIT applications. Our flagship product, LETM,
allows centralized access to medical terminology
standards and mappings between them.
Health Language
3950 Lewiston Street, Suite 210
Aurora, CO 80011
Phone: 303-307-4400
Fax: 303-375-0656
E-mail: info@healthlanguage.com
www.healthlanguage.com
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Health Revenue Assurance Associates (HRAA) is the leading provider
of reimbursement integrity services for health information management
and the entire revenue cycle. Through customized hands-on audits
and assessments, outsource coding services, specialized implementation,
chargemaster reviews, and detailed education, HRAA provides solutions
that yield measurable results. Increase productivity, reduce DNFB,
improve APC accuracy, and optimize revenue integrity.
Health Revenue
Assurance Associates, Inc.
10097 Cleary Boulevard, Suite 513
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 954-472-2340
E-mail: info@healthrevenue.com
www.hraa.com
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A national
firm providing cost-effective solutions for HIM concerns. Services
include backlog/support coding, data quality reviews, audits,
interim management, and education. HCR consultants are some of
the industry’s brightest and most experienced HIM professionals.
Healthcare
Contract Resources, Inc.
3621 Manassas Drive, Suite A
Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: 888-989-0660
E-mail: info@contractcoding.com
www.contractcoding.com
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Healthcare
Cost Solutions, Inc. (HCS) is a Californiabased consulting firm
specializing in Coding, Auditing and HIM Services to assist Hospitals,
Surgery Centers and Physicians. HCS offers: Coding Compliance
& APC Audits, On-Site Coding, Remote Coding through Encrypted
Web-Based Applications, HIM Department Interim Management, Outsourcing,
Billing Defense Auditing, Chargemaster, and Online Tutorials with
CE Units.
Healthcare
Cost Solutions, Inc.
120 Newport Center Drive, Suite 290
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949-721-2795
Fax: 949-759-1253
www.hcsstat.com
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HRAI Coding
Specialists, LLC specializes in intensive, hands-on medical coding
and billing training. In addition to offering the Certified Coder
Boot Camp® and Medicare Boot Camp® programs, HRAI offers
other coding-related training and consulting services.
Healthcare
Regulatory Advisors, Inc.
4198 Cox Road, Suite 104
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: 804-527-1335
Fax: 804-527-2766
E-mail: semccall@hrai.com
www.hrai.com
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Accurate,
timely coding!
• Clean, validated coded data, all sent within 48 hours
• Utilizing Docu-XP, our highly secured Web-based technology
• We provide the scanning equipment
• All coded data is validated prior to submission
• Free Web-based access to patient records and corresponding
coded data, all within HIPAA compliance.
H.I.M. ON
CALL, Inc.
1033 West Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: 610-435-5724, ext. 12
Fax: 610-821-0993
E-mail: mannypena@himoncall.com
www.himoncall.com
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HP3 provides
leading edge consulting services that are client focused, results
oriented and data driven. These services include clinical documentation
improvement programs, HIM operation assessments, on-site/off-site/remote
coding services, APR readiness assessments, coding quality reviews,
and coder education/training.
HP3
One Bethlehem Plaza, Suite 201
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: 877-774-7853
E-mail: info@hp3.com
www.hp3.com
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HSS, an Ingenix
company, provides software and services that streamline HIM processes
and improve compliance. HSS solutions are used by over 900 hospitals
and are embedded in the HIM applications offered by over 25 of
the industry’s major software vendors.
HSS
400 Capital Boulevard
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: 800-999-3747, ext. 10565
www.hssweb.com
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IMPAC is a
leading provider of information technology solutions for oncology
care, including integrated practice management, electronic charting,
image management, an anatomic pathology system, and decision-support
software.
IMPAC Medical
Systems
100 West Evelyn Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: 888-GO-IMPAC
Fax: 650-623-8912
www.impac.com
E-mail: salesinfo@impac.com
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The CCS Exam
Success Review Book provides a thorough review of coding related
to the CCS examination. Exercises for DRGs, APCs, CPT, and ICD-9
are provided, as well as a mock examination. Answers are provided
for all exercises and the mock exam.
Jennifer Hornung
Garvin Consulting
Jennifer Hornung Garvin,
PhD, RHIA, CPHQ, CCS, CTR, FAHIMA
P.O. Box 203
Chalfont, PA 18914
Phone: 215-620-3390
Fax: 215-822-6913
E-mail: ccsreview@netcarrier.com
www.ccsreview.com
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Kforce Professional
Staffing provides permanent and flexible staffing services. Our
HIM consultants are skilled in coding (remote and on-site), cancer
registry, trauma registry, management, assembly/ analysis, and
transcription. We are able to assist with MPI clean-up, compliance
audits and workflow automation.
Kforce
Phone: 866-230-7993
E-mail: kforcehimrecruiter@kforce.com
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Are you tired
of coding companies not delivering what they promise? At KRM Codegroup,
your coding needs are our top priority. We have developed a unique
and cost-effective coding solution that will provide you with
certified and experienced coders. Plus, our flexible travel schedules
help to minimize travel costs for hospitals.
For more information visit our web site at
www.krmcodegroup.com.
Kerri Miller, RHIT, CEO and Head Coder
233 W. 77th Street, 8B
New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212-724-5584
E-mail: kerri@krmcodegroup.com
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Since 1987,
LMS has provided Coding Compliance and Outsourcing Services to
over 700 hospitals nationwide. Call LMS for: IP/OP Coding/DRG
Reviews, CDM Updates/Maintenance. Protect yourself against CMS-RAC
with LMS Defense and Recovery.
Laguna Medical Systems, Inc.
1401 North El Camino Real #106
San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: 800-394-1040
Fax: 949-366-8550
E-mail: lperdue@lagunamedsys.com
www.lagunamedicalsystems.com
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With 20+ years
of experience and more than 3 million annual encounters, LYNX
Medical Systems assists organizations achieve optimal revenue
while ensuring appropriate and accurate coding. LYNX Coding Services—professional,
facility and backlog—ensures compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
LYNX Medical
Systems, Inc.
15325 Southeast 30th Place, Suite 200
Bellevue,WA 98007
Phone: 800-767-5969
Fax: 425-562-4860
E-mail: info@lynxmed.com
www.lynxmed.com
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MC Strategies’
expert-authored proprietary EduCode® Coding/Terminology curriculum
with ICD-10-CM annotations is a comprehensive online course designed
to develop coding skills and improve coding accuracy for your
staff and physicians. It is reviewed and updated continuously
to meet changing industry standards.
MC Strategies,
Inc.
495 Circle 85, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: 800-999-6274
E-mail: sales@mcstrategies.com
www.mcstrategies.com
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MCS, Medical
Coding Services, Inc., provides experienced, credentialed coding
professionals for ICD-9-CM and CPT coding. Services provided onsite
or remote. Temporary, permanent and on-call ser vices available.
Expertise in all areas of inpatient and outpatient coding. All
MCS coders are credentialed RHIA, RHIT,CCS, and CCS-P with extensive
coding experience.
Medical Coding
Services, Inc.
60 Oswego Street
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Phone: 800-627-8588
Fax: 315-638-6309
E-mail: Info@mcscoding.com
www.mcscoding.com
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MediNotes
Corporation is a leader in electronic health record solutions
for primary care and specialty medical practices and currently
serves more than 3,500 installed sites and more than 9,000 users
nationwide. The company’s dedicated employees are driven
to create technology solutions that are proven, powerful and provide
doctors with peace of mind. The enhancements of MediNotes e are
based on the needs and suggestions of our users as well as the
competitive EMR landscape.
MediNotes
Corporation
1025 Ashworth Road, Suite 222
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: 515-327-8850 or 877-633-6683
E-mail: info@medinotes.com
www.medinotes.com
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Morgan Stewart
provides a variety of HIM services in the areas of Coding, Compliance,
and Education. Call today to inquire about on-site or remote coding,
coding quality reviews, coding education, interim management,
consulting, and more!
Morgan Stewart HIS
4833 Fitzpatrick Way
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: 877-877-5802
E-mail: charlie@msqim.com
www.msqim.com
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NJPR provides
regular and as-needed coding support for inpatient, outpatient,
emergency department, and clinical medical records, analysis of
coding accuracy, E/M supporting documentation reviews, and physician
education. NJPR also offers analysis, abstracting, data entry,
interim management support, and coding seminars.
NJPR
Contact: Lori Hedges-Stephens, RHIA
Director, Marketing
129 Littleton Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: 973-334-3443
Fax: 973-334-2823
E-mail: l.h.stephens@njpr.com
www.njpr.com
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Peak Health
Solutions (PHS) is a leading national Health Information Management
Company providing quality coding services. PHS offers coding outsourcing,
coding backlog support, state of the art remote coding services,
coding audits charge audits and educational services. Our clients
have achieved significant value and satisfaction from partnering
with us by eliminating backlogs, decreased bill holds and significant
reductions in A/R.
Peak Health
Solutions
6920 Miramar Road, Suite 108
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 888-435-6500
Fax: 858-530-4880
E-mail: sales@peakhs.com
www.peakhs.com
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Are you faced
with solving coding issues related to high volume or lack of specialty
coder skills? PrecyseCode 2X will let you take control, balance
the workload and prepare for changing reimbursement and audit
regulations. Contact Precyse, a leading provider of coding
services and solutions. Precyse Solutions
1275 Drummers Lane
Suite 200
Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: 866-PRECYSE
www.precysesolutions.com
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Pyramid has
over 20 years of experience in providing coding, HIM and patient
financial services to hospitals, healthcare systems, clinics and
physician practices across the U.S. Pyramid’s suite of services
includes consulting, onsite/remote coding, interim management,
outsourcing and more.
Pyramid Healthcare
Solutions
Suite 1212
14141 46th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762
Phone: 800-721-0120
Fax: 727-431-3099
E-mail: info@pyramidhs.com
www.pyramidhs.com
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Nephrology
Coding and Billing Seminars Learn which CPT codes to use for various
scenarios
and which ICD-9 codes to use for various diagnoses and how to
apply basic guidelines applicable to all internal medicine physician
practices to the complex kidney disease patient coding scenarios.
For information
on upcoming seminars, visit the RPA
website at www.renalmd.org
and click on
Educational Programs.
Renal Physicians Association
Phone: 301-468-3515
Fax: 301-468-3511
E-mail: rpa@renalmd.org
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Whether on-site
or off-site, short- or long-term, inpatient or outpatient, emergency
department and E/M visits, hospital or ambulatory care settings—Smart’s
AHIMA-credentialed (CCS, RHIA, or RHIT), experienced, and specialized
coding professionals will take care of
your specific coding needs.
Smart Document
Solutions
120 Bluegrass Valley Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Phone: 800-367-1500
E-mail: marketing@smartdocsolutions.net
www.smartdocsolutions.net
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SoftMed Systems,
Inc. is the focused expert in delivering top-ranked healthcare
information solutions. We enable healthcare providers to maximize
coding and data entry efficiencies, reduce billing delays, and
minimize unbilled claims. To learn more about SoftMed’s
integrated enterprise solutions, please visit
www.softmed.com.
SoftMed Systems, Inc.
12215 Plum Orchard Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: 800-234-0422
Fax: 301-572-3809
E-mail: keegan@softmed.com
www.softmed.com
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SOURCECORP
provides facility and physician coding services nationally to
healthcare providers. Each coding consultant is credentialed,
experienced, evaluated, and trained to comply with all the official
AHA, AMA, and CMS guidelines. Our services include the following:
• on-site coding support;
• remote coding center;
• department outsourcing;
• DRG/APC concurrent and retrospective auditing;
• E & M coding and auditing
• coder education; and
• physician documentation improvement programs.
SOURCECORP
Phone: 800-448-CODE
www.lexicode.com
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Thomson Delmar
Learning provides comprehensive medical billing and coding training
solutions for instructors, students and professionals within the
Insurance & Coding profession. Our robust product line as
well as our partnerships allow us to provide cutting edge solutions
and support.
Thomson Delmar
Learning
Executive Woods
5 Maxwell Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: 800-347-7707
Fax: 518-881-1247
E-mail: info@delmar.com
www.delmarhealthcare.com
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3M Health
Information Systems is a leading provider of advanced software
tools and services
targeted at improving a healthcare organization's ability to manage
revenue and resources, comply with regulations, and improve patient
care.
3M Health
Information Systems
575 West Murray Boulevard
Murray, UT 84123
Phone: 800-367-2447
www.3Mhis.com
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Our Easy Coder
is one of the most popular ICD-9 books and comes with a free coding
hotline. Our Alpha II software suite features coding, editing,
and claim scrubbing applications with the most revenue-enhancing
features and comprehensive edits available.
UnicorMed
4160 Carmichael Road
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: 800-825-7421
Fax: 800-305-8030
E-mail: sales@unicormed.com
www.unicormed.com
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Maxim
Health Information Services focuses on the needs of medical records
departments throughout the nation. We provide certified HIM professionals
on contract, special projects, and permanent placement to the Department
of Defense, Veterans Affairs Administration and private medical
centers alike.
Maxim
Health Information Services
East: 866-265-0589
West: 866-316-8773
E-mail: stputt@maxhealth.com
www.maximhealthinformationservices.com
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