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Rush University System for Health Chooses Medaptus Charge Infusion

In a significant move to enhance operational efficiencies and improve revenue, Rush University System for Health has partnered with Medaptus, a premier provider of healthcare technology solutions. The collaboration focuses on automating the coding and billing processes involved in outpatient infusion and injection services across multiple facilities, including the
Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center, and Rush Oak Park Hospital.

Rush University has turned to Medaptus' Charge Infusion technology to streamline the previously manual coding processes. This advanced solution integrates seamlessly with their existing Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. As a result, the majority of infusion encounters—more than 90%—can now be billed automatically, reducing the workload for coding staff and minimizing chances for overlooked charges which can lead to revenue loss.

Driving Operational Efficiency and Financial Growth

According to forecasts based on over 100,000 outpatient infusion encounters conducted yearly, Rush anticipates substantial benefits from implementing Charge Infusion. The medical facilities expect to achieve:

• - $707,400 in savings from reduced coding and clinical labor costs
• - $5.9 million in additional revenue capture
• - 90% improvement in efficiency, with coders needing to review only exception cases
• - 100% compliance with documentation requirements for billing

By significantly diminishing the involvement of nursing staff in infusion coding tasks, Rush not only aims to boost the accuracy of billing but also allows clinical personnel to dedicate more time to direct patient care.

Tackling The Limitations of EHR Systems

Despite utilizing Epic as their EHR, Rush found that the built-in infusion coding features fell short in meeting the complexities associated with outpatient infusion and injection billing. This gap necessitated thorough coder involvement, which often resulted in lost revenue due to the intricate nature of these coding rules.

Medaptus Charge Infusion effectively addresses these challenges

• - It automatically implements comprehensive infusion billing logic, including hierarchy, overlaps, and distinctions between IV push and IV infusion, without requiring manual input from coders.
• - Ensures full compliance with documentation-based billing standards, thereby cutting down on revenue leakage—something that has long plagued the industry.

Transforming Infusion Billing Processes

The manual processes traditionally employed for infusion billing often lead to compounded issues, including revenue leakage from complex coding rules or missed billing encounters. Medaptus Charge Infusion applies sophisticated automation to mitigate these challenges. The outcome is a scalable process that utilizes exception-based coding, thereby securing revenue in high-value reimbursement areas with precision and compliance.

Malachi Charbonneau, CEO of Medaptus, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. He stated, "We are thrilled to partner with Rush to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of hospital billing. Charge Infusion was crafted to simplify a complex domain in healthcare billing, and working with Rush to drive automation, strengthen compliance, and unlock millions in extra revenue aligns perfectly with our mission."

On Rush's side, Eriko Leland, the Director of Revenue Integrity, highlighted the organization's ongoing commitment to supporting their clinical team and enhancing billing accuracy. "The intent behind the Medaptus Charge Infusion initiative is to harness automation to refine complicated workflows enabling our nurses to concentrate on delivering high-quality patient care," she noted.

About Rush University System for Health

Rush University System for Health is recognized for uniting leading figures in medicine, research, and academic circles. With a commitment to innovation and a strong sense of duty towards community health, Rush stands as a national leader in exceptional patient care, educational endeavors, and research initiatives. The non-profit health system encompasses several facilities, including Rush University Medical Center, and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation.

About Medaptus

With its intelligent, EHR-integrated solutions, Medaptus aims to empower healthcare providers to improve efficiency and enhance revenue through the automation of charge capture, revenue management, and other critical processes. Celebrating over 20 years of excellence, the firm is a trusted technology partner for countless hospitals and healthcare professionals throughout the United States.

To learn more about their offerings, please visit www.medaptus.com.