OVERVIEW
Replacing old on-premise inpatient-only technology with cloud-based eValuator™ saved IT resources and boosted auditing impact by millions while enhancing overall revenue integrity.
CHALLENGES
- First generation tech addressed inpatient claims exclusively.
- Technology needed constant in-house IT support for on-premise management.
- Outcomes of audit program were not generating desired improvements in coding and revenue integrity.
GOALS
- Restructure pre-bill program for inpatient and outpatient visits.
- Streamline case reviews, automate workflows, and generate detailed reports.
- Enhance coding quality metrics through expanded audits.
- Reduce costs and IT resources.
- Secure a minimum 8x ROI.
OUTCOMES
- Improved inpatient coding accuracy to over 90% from 80% and outpatient coding accuracy to 95% from 83%.
- Expanded pre-bill audits by 50% without extra staff.
- Removed the need for internal IT support.