MT. LAUREL, N.J., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- MedQuist Inc. (Nasdaq:
MEDQ), a leading provider of medical transcription services, and a
leader in technology-enabled clinical documentation workflow,
announces the introduction of CodeRunner™ with Computer-Assisted
Coding (CAC) technology for improved coding productivity,
efficiency, cost savings and reimbursement.
According to Christopher Spring,
MedQuist vice president of Product Management, "CodeRunner CAC
offers a smooth transition to upcoming ICD-10. Many
healthcare facilities are already finding it difficult to keep up
with coding volumes and regional requirements using their existing
workforce and technology. With solid preparation and proper
technology now, providers will be able to meet the complexity of
the expanded code sets that ICD-10 will bring in 2013."
MedQuist's transcription solutions feed clinical documents
directly into CodeRunner CAC – speeding the coding process and
helping providers to obtain reimbursement faster. In
addition, this mature coding automation technology can:
- Lower a facility's DNFBs (Discharged Not Final Billed), by
sending coded records directly to Billing with minimal or no
auditing;
- Reduce coding turnaround times and denials;
- Enable coders to be more accurate and to focus their knowledge
more on results, exceptions and complex charts; and
- Help providers do more with less, by eliminating the need to
handle coding backlogs and overflow by paying overtime.
Observes Spring, "Even before converting to ICD-10, automating
the process will be important for meeting coding volumes and the
need to be more consistent and productive. By letting the
technology enhance the coding workflow, facilities can stay ahead
of the workforce challenges that they will face with these upcoming
changes in the industry."
MedQuist offers an industry-leading healthcare information
management platform (DocQment Enterprise Platform® or DEP), which
serves as the foundation for its transcription service offerings
and includes workflow management, core measures reporting,
structured documentation, data analytics, and key customer
reporting. Other MedQuist solutions include SpeechQ® real-time
interactive speech recognition for radiology and general medicine,
DocQvoice® for capturing dictation, and computer-assisted coding
and abstracting. This blend of solutions drives document quality
and accuracy and advances the adoption of Electronic Health Records
– resulting in improved patient care and higher levels of
efficiency.
About MedQuist
MedQuist is a leading provider of medical transcription
services, and a leader in technology-enabled clinical documentation
workflow. MedQuist's enterprise solutions – including mobile voice
capture devices, speech recognition, Web-based workflow platforms,
and global network of medical editors – help healthcare facilities
improve patient care, increase physician satisfaction, and lower
operational costs. For more information, please visit
www.medquist.com.
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SOURCE MedQuist Inc.
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