Clinical Documentation Improvement 

MARSI is known for Delivering Real Results

Our long time clients report reduced denials, increased efficiency and an accelerated revenue cycle without the expense of adding full-time staff. 

Known for Our Close Interaction with existing coding staff through audits, education and queries.

Our experts supplement and enhance your staff.

 

Every finding is educational, not just a “ding”.

MARSI_Consultants.pngRecognized as the industry leader, our experts are nationally known.

 

Writing queries to physicians for over 15 years MARSI perfected the query process before anyone knew about queries.

Our results are accurate & reproducible:  We find lost revenue, defensibly, while training your staff & physicians.

Pre Bill AuditingPre-bill Auditing

After 15 years, MARSI is still one of the few companies that can offer pre-bill auditing.

Usually ... In one business day

The obvious advantages are:  improved accuracy, fewer denials, and less chart submission for re-billings, all without increasing A/R days.

MARSI_MD_Consultants.PNGCompliance & Auditing

Inpatient Compliance Review.

MARSI’s recommended program provides a pre-bill review of coding assigned by the facility for the most appropriate MS-DRG assignment.

The pre-bill process eliminates the need for re-submission of these claims, thereby reducing any “red flags” for review by CMS.

Recovery Audit Contractors

RAC Audit Support

 

Actively involved since the inception of the RAC Demonstration Project.

MARSI's proven approach includes proactive and retroactive components.

WE address the RAC focus areas to diminish the risk of future adverse determinations.

Compliance Reviews

Inpatient & Outpatient


MARSI’s recommended program provides a pre-bill review of coding assigned by the facility for the most appropriate MS-DRG assignment.  The pre-bill process eliminates the need for re-submission of these claims, thereby reducing any “red flags” for review by CMS.

The review process includes physician queries, physician education and coding staff training.

MARSI also provides outpatient review for the most appropriate ICD-9 codes, CPT codes and or APCs.  MARSI's expertise includes outpatient surgery and interventional radiology.

Inpatient
  • MS-DRGs
  • Medical Necessity 
     
Outpatient
  • Most appropriate ICD-9 codes, CPT codes, and/or APCs
  • MARSI’s expertise includes all outpatient services including surgery and interventional radiology
ED
  • Facility acuity levels
  • Physician E&M levels (as appropriate)
  • Analysis of acuity distribution
  • Tools and training for  improved acuity level assignment 
     

Physician Practice - Hospital Owned or Independent
E&M Coding

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Procedure Coding
  • Medicare Advantage

 

Primary Coding

In order to fully serve our clients, MARSI provides short term or long term primary coding support.  The program includes MARSI's expert auditing.