Is Coding Holding Your Agency Back? Why More Agency Leaders Are Outsourcing to Win

Agencies across the U.S.A. are outsourcing their coding function in big numbers and it’s paying off. The number of agencies outsourcing part or all of their coding has more than tripled since 2014. Nearly one third of all agencies are currently using outsourced coding services. Home health and hospice agencies have depended on WellSky for coding and OASIS reviews throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With workforce shortages, the significant impact outcomes will have on reimbursement, and other high demands, agencies can feel secure that our touch on each episode leads to accurate and comprehensive coding and OASIS review. In turn, this can lead to better clinical and financial outcomes, such as: 

- More accurate OASIS responses to improve outcomes, driving Star rating and Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) performance. 
- Appropriate assignment of primary diagnosis clinical group to support resources needed for episode management. 
- Capturing appropriate comorbidities which could impact your reimbursement under the PatientDriven Groupings (PDGM) model.