Ambulatory Medical Coding
Ambulatory care involves a myriad of medical treatments and unique considerations. Outpatient care may be provided through many avenues including, but not limited to, diagnosis, injury, treatment, rehabilitation services, acute medical care, and surgical processes.
Ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) are dedicated outpatient surgical settings, and as such, are reimbursed according to specific regulations and industry standards that fall under Medicare, Medicaid, and contractual financial agreements with private health insurers. The Medicare program and its’ regulatory rules set the standard for all other payers.
Medical coders for ambulatory centers need to have specialized training and expertise in the field of ambulatory
Ambulatory care involves a myriad of medical treatments and unique considerations. Outpatient care may be provided through many avenues including, but not limited to, diagnosis, injury, treatment, rehabilitation services, acute medical care, and surgical processes.
Ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) are dedicated outpatient surgical settings, and as such, are reimbursed according to specific regulations and industry standards that fall under Medicare, Medicaid, and contractual financial agreements with private health insurers. The Medicare program and its’ regulatory rules set the standard for all other payers.
Medical coders for ambulatory centers need to have specialized training and expertise in the field of ambulatory