Critical Access Business Strategies

AR Systems, Inc is thrilled to be able to offer services focused on the unique needs of the critical access hospitals. Take a look at the wide scope of services being offered directly thru AR Systems, Inc as well as its corporate partners. An integrated approach with a menu of options is available. Let us know how we can help- big or small.

What we offer:

Revenue Cycle Services
- Revenue cycle assessment including lost charges and process flow
- Modified CDM review and training
- Front to Back/Back to Front Revenue Cycle Assessment

Lost Charges Audits
- Line item audits identifying over and under charge opportunities
- Review charge capture activities with assistance on broken processes
- Department specific education on charge capture use of protocols

Patient Status & Documentation Audits & Education
- Defense Audits for medical necessity
- ER E&M Leveling-facility and physician
- Coding and Compliance audits
- Utilization Review support services
- Integrated Clinical Documentation Improvement Program
- Offsite Auditing with Educational focused findings
- Drug Administration

Coding Validation & ICD-10 Readiness
- Both onsite and offsite documentation audits of ICD-9 validation and ICD-10 readiness
- 1-on-1 training with “at risk” providers & HIM Leadership
- Onsite education of coders through hands on application

Outsourcing/Remote Coding
- Facility and physician options
- Inpatient, Outpatient, surgery, physicians, ER
- “Just in time” Coding
- Offsite coding with support as necessary
- Drug Administration

Payer Attack Audits
- Defense audits to identify vulnerabilities
- Education geared toward the unique payment issues impacting CAHs
- Ongoing Education

Training (onsite or audio/webinar)
- Reimbursement Systems- OBS, ER, HBC, lost charges, CDM, drug administration
- Site specific based on identified needs

AR Systems Inc. also offers Physician Advisor & UR yearly boot camps with the focus of training all aspects of the internal physician advisor and UR staff on proper patient status and their role in the new environment. If you would like to learn more about these boot camps, click here.

Also look at our Integrated CDI program that incorporates Patient Status, ICD-10 education, andcharge capture into an integrated approach to ensure compliance and reduce denials by getting more ‘eyes’ on the record.

If you would like to contact AR Systems to learn more about how our services can benefit your organization, click on the contact us link and leave your contact information.