Member Update
 October 28, 2014 

 

Announcing, Encoder Pro for Connections!


 Through the KAMU HCCN Grant Project, all Connections participants are now licensed to use Encoder Pro Expert Online Edition for 1 year. 
 

What is Encoder Pro?


EncoderPro.com is a web-based code look-up tool for all CPT, HCPCS and ICD-9-CM code sets and Ingenix and Medicare coding guidelines. Developed to ensure coding accuracy, improve billing performance and reduce rejected claims, EncoderPro.com delivers the content of multiple code books. Real time content updates let you code confidently throughout the year.
 

Features of Encoder Pro Expert Edition: 

  • CodeLogic™ Search Engine - Search across all four code sets simultaneously.

  • Color Code Edits

  • Coders' Desk Reference Lay Descriptions

  • Deleted Code Crosswalk

  • Automatic Monthly Updates

  • Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Medicare's Pub. 100 Access

  • Modifier Crosswalk

  • Medicare CCI Edits

  • Cross-coder relationships from 12 coding and billing specialty reference books

  • Enhanced Compliance Editor - Check your work by running selected codes through an edit check prior to submittal to a clearinghouse/ vendor/payer. Includes an 18-month historical content database.

  • Fee Calculator - Calculate the adjusted Medicare reimbursement rate for your area.

  • Complete LCD/NCD Policy View - Reference all of the local and national coverage guidelines in addition to the code edits for Part B policies issued by your carrier.

  • Claims scrubbing and repair available

 

How Do I Get Started?


Contact Cayla Lewis at clewis@kspca.org to get your userid. After logging in, take the training offered to learn how to use Encoder Pro Expert Online.
 

Questions?


Contact any member of the KAMU HCCN Project Team below.
 

Susan Woodswood@kspca.org785-233-8483
Cayla Lewisclewis@kspca.org785-233-8483

Terri Kennedy

terri.kennedy@synovim.org 

785-271-4180

 
Health Center Connections is a health center controlled network organized and supported by KAMU. Current funding for Connections is through Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) HCCN Funding Opportunity HRSA-13-237.