On-line Medicare code compliance tool debuts
An electronic Medicare code compliance service, Qscan, now can be accessed via the Internet at www.Qscan.com.
Designed as a quick reference tool, Qscan checks and corrects diagnosis and procedure codes to aid hospitals in complying with Medicare reporting guidelines and coding rules. It also provides hospitals with reports on their usage of individual diagnosis and procedure codes. The manufacturer is Costa Mesa, CA-based Olix Corp.
Users of the service log onto the Qscan Web site and are brought to a "data submission form," where they are prompted to enter individual case information that includes patient date of birth, admission/discharge dates, sex, and discharge disposition. They then enter the diagnosis and procedure codes that are applicable to the patient.
At this point, if Qscan determines that no corrections or modifications to the codes are indicated, a checkmark appears at the top of the form, signifying no further action is necessary. But if Qscan determines that changes or modifications to codes may be necessary, "alerts" are posted at the bottom of the form, highlighting the codes in question and providing brief explanations. Additionally, Qscan keeps a permanent file of all submitted cases for future reference if needed.
Hospitals that use Qscan pay a monthly fee, based on their number of beds, for unlimited use of the service. An on-screen demonstration of the service is available at the Qscan Web site.
For more information, contact Olix Corp. at (714) 429-2990, or e-mail [email protected].
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