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Medical Coding and Billing
EMBCC
Schumacher Group incorporates the strengths of our own billing company (EMBCC) with that of an outside vendor (EPBS) to optimize this function. Because we use proprietary and outside vendors, we have access to abundant information on compliance issues, auditing, and training for both our physicians and hospital personnel.
Schumacher Group Employs an EDRC (Emergency Department Records Coordinator) at each facility who is responsible for insuring the completeness of patient charts, collecting them, and sending them to the professional coding and billing operations (ProCode, also owned and operated by Schumacher Group).
In addition, The Schumacher Group has a large Customer Service Department to help patients resolve payment issues, as well as a large Collections Management Department to manage insurance Accounts Receivable.
Pro Code, Inc.
A Subsidiary of Schumacher Group, Pro Code, Inc. was formed in 2000 to provide medical coding services for emergency department physicians. Originally located in Dallas, Texas, Pro Code began with seven coders. A second coding location was opened in Lafayette, LA in December 2001 and has continued to grow and expand. In 2004, Pro Code, Inc. began offering employees the opportunity to work remotely. Today, remote employment continues to enhance our recruitment efforts and provides opportunities in various local communities, not to mention state and nationwide progress with remote development.
Compliance
Pro Code, Inc. is committed to the highest standard of quality services. With regulatory enforcement more intense than ever, Pro Code works within The Schumacher Group's Corporate Compliance Plan for ongoing chart reviews and educational follow-up to uphold its high standard of accuracy in the delivery of coding services.
Coding Specialists
Degrees from health-related fields include Health Information Administration, Nursing, and other specialty related fields. The medical coders are certified through the American Health Information Association (AHIMA); RHIA, CCS, CCS-P and/or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), CPC.
Coding Support Analysts
Data entry skilled employees assist in performing functions that provide essential information and services for the coders.
Education and Training
Pro Code, Inc. prides itself in its educational endeavors with all employees. Our rigorous training program for new employees provides each individual the tools and information necessary to make his or her employment successful. Continuing Education is also important at Pro Code and various opportunities exist for obtaining continuing education credits (CEUs).
Teamwork
Each individual contributes as a member of a team. As we work, and have fun, together, we mutually provide support and take pride in our joint accomplishments.
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