At one time HIM was not considered a revenue-producing department. Now it is the ONLY revenue-producing department. Under coding only a few records can profoundly impact your hospital’s revenues. Over coding can lead to compliance issues and potential Medicare audits. Failure to ensure compliance is not an option.

CARE provides a uniquely effective solution with its exclusive 3Rs methodology.
Coding Quality Review and Education services have been the centerpiece of our coding consulting services since 1983. From our extensive experience, we have developed a unique 3Rs (Retrieve, Review, Refresh) approach to Quality Enhancement

Retrieve: Automated Record Selection or Record Identification ensures accuracy, faster selection, and less disruption to your organization.

Review: The Coding Review Specialist "studies" each record to identify areas where changes are necessary. The Coding Specialist then creates a new and easy to use report that summarizes all data from the coding review. Supporting the entire process is a broadly experienced Review Team (consisting of, Coding Compliance Specialist, Data Specialist and Sr. Coding Advisor), assuring an exceptionally thorough review and meaningful report.

Refresh: Personalized Training ensures necessary improvements are incorporated into each individual’s performance, and the organization's coding procedures. The impact of the improvements is maintained, and often expanded, over the long term. Training is conducted in a professional, peer-oriented, mutually respectful environment that encourages participation and learning.

CARE's 3Rs can restore the three most important facets of coding procedure (thoroughness, accuracy and speed) to your coding process… and generate a significant return on your investment in improvement.

CARE’s Exclusive “3R” Approach ensures superior outcomes

Automated Record Selection ensures fast, accurate and non-disruptive selection.

State-of-the-Art data tools will incorporate Med Par analysis into record selection

Review Team approach to achieve the most thorough review to ensure accurate application of always changing regulations.

Customized Coding Education personalized and professionally administered, to meet the needs of each coder.