LMH Health
LMH Health, located in Lawrence, Kansas, is not just a hospital – it’s a cornerstone of the community. Since its inception in 1921, this 174-bed facility has been a beacon of comprehensive healthcare services for the local residents. The hospital’s commitment to the well-being of its community is at the heart of everything it does. With close to a century of service under its belt, LMH Health has continually evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of its patients. The hospital’s unwavering dedication to innovation and efficiency has led it to explore cutting-edge automated solutions for its Health Information Management (HIM) department, particularly in response to the growing demands in medical coding.
LMH Health + SparkChange
SparkChange’s innovative automation has revolutionized LMH Health’s coding process, drastically cutting down on manual work and enhancing precision. With the automation of mammogram coding, SparkChange has not only saved time and accelerated billing processes but has also empowered the HIM team to dedicate more attention to intricate cases. This collaboration truly demonstrates the remarkable impact of automation in enhancing efficiency and reducing expenses in the healthcare industry.
The Key Challenges
Like many hospitals, LMH Health was facing a significant challenge in its manual medical coding processes, particularly with coding for mammogram screenings. The HIM team spent a considerable time manually reviewing and coding these encounters, taking an average of 4 minutes per account. With hundreds of accounts to code weekly, it urgently needed a better solution to streamline its processes and prevent delays in billing and reimbursement.
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approached, LMH Health anticipated a surge in mammogram volume. Without an efficient solution, this increase in workload would have strained their resources and caused payment delays.
The SparkChange Approach
To tackle these challenges, SparkChange has introduced a cutting-edge automated coding solution tailored to simplify the coding process for mammogram screenings. By harnessing advanced automation, we have crafted a seamless workflow that empowers the HIM team to swiftly and accurately apply the correct medical codes without requiring manual intervention.
Our solution has significantly slashed the time spent on routine coding tasks, enabling LMH Health’s staff to devote their attention to more intricate cases that demand clinical expertise. By automating coding for an average of 303 accounts per week, we have successfully eradicated 85% of their manual coding workload.
Results
The implementation of the automated coding system led to significant improvements for LMH Health:
Time Saved
Over 20 hours of Coding time were saved each week, enabling HIM staff to concentrate on higher-priority tasks.
Improved Workflow
The automation solution ensured faster and more accurate billing processes, which are critical during periods of high demand.
Increased Accuracy
Automated Coding reduced the risk of human error, resulting in more consistent and reliable code application.
Continued Success
Through our partnership with LMH Health, SparkChange’s automated coding solution helped streamline the medical coding processes, significantly reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency. The collaboration enabled LMH Health to easily handle a surge in mammogram volumes, ensuring faster billing and improved resource allocation. This collaboration demonstrates the power of automation in optimizing healthcare operations and supporting hospitals like LMH Health in delivering exceptional care.
