ED management : the monthly update on emergency department management
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Some ED managers have found that using certified coders, giving them incentives to perform at a high level, and educating their staff about improved documentation can improve their bottom line by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Here are some lessons they have learned: Certified coders can have specific expertise in emergency medicine, which is invaluable for appropriate coding and billing. ⋯ Offering a higher percentage ultimately will result in a healthier bottom line. There is maximum value if the certified coder participates in an ongoing educational program with the staff about documentation best practices.