By using MedAptus, UPA and its physicians have realized the following benefits:

• · More compliant and accurate coding:
  • The ability to enter charges screened by LMRP and CCI edits at the point-of-care
  • E & M Wizard provides compliant coding of procedures that accurately represent the reported documentation
  • Increased number of appropriate/more specific diagnosis codes per encounter provides for better reimbursement
  • Use of outdated codes has been reduced. The MedAptus code database is updated quarterly, more frequently than paper charge sheets
• Decreased by 17 days the time it takes to bill patients
• Increased physician fees captured by 29 percent on average
• Reduced the need for manual entry of paper charge data, reducing the need for billing support personnel
• As part of continued physician education, UPA and MedAptus have identified many previously uncharged procedures
• Facilitated HIPAA compliance for data capture
• Access to patient data is controlled, ensuring compliance with security requirements. Handheld computers are password protected, and data is encrypted during transmissions.