HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT
Stringent Vetting of Coding and Audit Talent
We thoroughly vet all coders and auditors with specialty-specific testing. We test using 57 different specialty-specific proficiency exams – which is unique to the coding and auditing industry. Our standards for timely accurate coding are extremely high.
Depth of Specialty Experience
All coders must have a minimum of three years of specialty-specific coding experience within the past five years (five years are required for auditors). This deep expertise ensures accuracy and efficiency.
100% US-Based Talent
All coders and auditors both live and work in the United States. This assures compliance and enables better communication and coordination for our clients. We have no affiliation with any off-shore companies or contractors; no coding or auditing is ever performed overseas.
Coding Processes Aligned to DOJ Guidance
We adhere closely to official DOJ compliance guidance in our rigorous coding and auditing processes. This ensures we meet the highest compliance standards.
Leadership
Unlike other coding companies, whose management team typically consists of prior experience in hospital management and accounting, consulting, healthcare information technology, investment banking, corporate turnarounds, and taking companies public, TCN’s CEO and President possess over 70 years of experience in medical practice, revenue cycle management, and coding, including large multispecialty private practices, academic faculty practice plans, integrated delivery systems, and billing companies.
Separation of Coding and Compliance
Unlike some competitors, we maintain an “arm’s length” separation of our coding and auditing services from your internal compliance team. This avoids conflicts of interest and aligns with DOJ requirements.
Stability (No Venture Capital Funding)
Without having to worry about returns on outsiders’ investments and quarter-to-quarter financial performance pressure, our decades of success is predicated on doing what is right for our clients.
Accuracy Guarantee and No Minimums
With an unparalleled expertise level in specialty-specific coding, we stand 100% behind the accuracy of coding performed and do not require any minimums or exclusivity.
No Long-Term Agreements
TCN allows our clients to utilize our services regardless of variation in volume and the duration during which our services are required. All of the services offered by TCN are either on a per case or per hour basis so our clients only pay for what is needed while giving them both administrative and budgetary control.
Pristine Compliance Record
Even with our extensive experience at academic practices, which are targets of high value for the OIG and CMS, NEVER has a client paid a penny for fines or penalties for any service coded in our 25+ years of operation.
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