FAQ – Auditing for Compliance & Education, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question #1

Does ACE offer Anesthesia billing services?

Auditing for Compliance and Education, Inc. (ACE) does not provide full service anesthesia billing/revenue cycle services. However, our services do include the assignment of ASA and ICD-10 compliant coding. ACE assists practices in educating and auditing of anesthesia providers to ensure compliance with Medicare rules and regulations, adherence to correct coding and documentation, maximization of reimbursement and monitoring of improvements. We can also assist with the evaluation of billing services that the group may be utilizing.

Question #2

Does ACE have sound knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid documentation and billing requirements?

We audit to ensure compliance with the National Correct Coding Guidelines, AMA Standards, Guidelines published by CMS or individual carrier guidelines. Recommendations are given with backup of the published rules. All state specific information is gathered via web access prior to the engagement. We will review any specific guidance that you may have obtained to justify billing while we are on site. ACE has developed protocols based on thirteen years of experience in reviewing and educating on Medicare documentation and billing requirements. All of the auditors have national speaking experience on specific topics of expertise.

Question #3

Should I engage ACE through an attorney?

We do recommend that client’s engage our services through an attorney, and place all work under ‘Attorney-Client Privilege’, though it is the client’s choice whether to do so or not.

Question #4

How experienced are the consultants that work for ACE?

All of our auditors who work with ACE have over twenty years of anesthesia and business development experience in their particular area of expertise. All have specialty certifications. ACE utilizes a team approach to our engagements. Specific requested auditors will be accommodated as feasible. There will always be at least one lead auditor assigned to a project. Each of our lead auditors have over 20 years of experience in billing, coding, and practice management.

The Coding Division consists of coders who have an in depth knowledge of Anesthesia coding. The coders average more than 10 years of actual anesthesia coding experience. The coders are mentored by an internal audit staff that conducts quarterly audits to ensure accuracy and compliance along with continuing education.

In the spirit of asking questions, we’d like to ask one of our own…

How much money is your practice leaving on the table?

We’ve helped our clients uncover up to 8% in additional, completely compliant revenue that was previously inaccessible due to failures in their business processes, documentation practices, and coding accuracy.

Auditing for Compliance & Education, Inc.

711 East Main Street, Suite E
Lexington, SC 29072
Office: 913.648.8572

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