AAPC Joins With CodeRyte, Inc. To Provide Computer-Assisted Coding For AAPC Member Training And Education

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Article Date: 21 Nov 2007 - 15:00 PDT

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The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the nation's largest education and credentialing association for medical coders, and CodeRyte, Inc., the market leader and premier provider of computer-assisted coding technology, announce their agreement to bring computer-assisted coding technology to AAPC's membership and help members stay at the forefront of technology developments in coding.

AAPC is the first professional coding organization to team with a company to create a platform for computer-assisted coding for Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (PMCC) instructors, students and coders. Through this alliance, AAPC will first provide instructors with the ability to use real-world computer-assisted coding technology to teach coding principles. Later phases of the partnership will make computer-assisted coding available as a practical application for learning both in and out of the classroom.

"Computer-assisted coding is the wave of the future, and we want our members to be prepared with this exciting technology that ultimately makes coders more productive and allows them to focus their time where their expertise is most valuable," said Sheri Poe Bernard, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, AAPC vice president of member relations.

Computer-assisted coding uses technology to identify specific language within the physician's dictation and automatically assign appropriate medical codes based on the context in which that language occurs.

"We are very excited about using computer-assisted coding as a learning tool for students of PMCC licensed instructors," said Nancy Reading, RN, CPC, AAPC's director of education. "AAPC selected CodeRyte because CodeRyte uses certified professional coders in its technology development, its sales force and throughout its business. CodeRyte is the market leader and its sophisticated product elevates coders professionally, bringing them more advanced coding work and giving them experience in auditing and quality control which ultimately makes them more competitive in the market."

"CodeRyte's intelligent technology enables the advancement of certified coders' jobs, as well as the coding industry," said Andy Kapit, CodeRyte chief executive officer. "By teaming with CodeRyte, the AAPC is ensuring that its certification will mean an even more successful and rewarding career for its members. By becoming well versed in computer-assisted coding, coders will be able to more accurately and efficiently identify clinical information for their organizations' appropriate reimbursement, improved research and enhanced care delivery."

This agreement will be implemented in various phases over the coming weeks and months. More information about the AAPC is available online at www.aapc.com. More information about CodeRyte, its products and clients is available from its Web site at http://www.coderyte.com.

About CodeRyte, Inc.

CodeRyte is the premier provider of computer-assisted coding solutions for the healthcare industry. Our sophisticated technology automates healthcare coding, culling accurate billing codes from medical reports, extracting key clinical information and streamlining the coding process. CodeRyte clients maximize appropriate reimbursement, enhance compliance and efficiency, while decreasing denials and accounts receivable. Many of the nation's top physician practices, billing companies and academic medical centers rely on CodeRyte as the centerpiece of their coding operations.

CodeRyte: Sophisticated technology. Superior compliance. Satisfied clients.

About the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

The AAPC is the nation's largest education and credentialing association for medical coders. The AAPC provides credentials to medical coders in physician offices, hospitals and outpatient centers. The three certifications AAPC offers are CPC™, CPC-H™ and CPC-P™ and represent the gold standard certification for medical coding. AAPC provides a wide variety of benefits to its more than 60,000 worldwide members. The AAPC's Chapter Association (AAPCCA) is a nonprofit group that works with the local AAPC chapters.

American Academy of Professional Coders