Hi Basheer,
The problem though is that the coding can change depending on what you do with the note. I agree, though, that it would be nice to be able to do something BEFORE the note is signed off, as when I get behind on my charting it kills my cashflow.
We're working on the design of a more comprehensive practice management solution for Amazing Charts version 4. Being able to code and lock the billing before the note is completed isn't something we'd considered, however you have an excellent point. I'll discuss it with Jon next time I talk to him or at the next design meeting. There would have to be a way to "lock" the billing and coding on the note - as what you bill should match what you documented.
In paper systems medical offices work this way every day - the paper superbill with the charges goes to the front for checkout and then to the coder / biller to be billed, while the doc dictates the note and it goes out to transcription, or whatever.
Are you sending the bill for the visit to your checkout desk? or just the copay? Already designed in Version 4 is copay collection up front rather than waiting for the coding and superbill to be created.
Thoughts from the group would be helpful here - we're still at the DESIGN stage, which is the easiest time to change the feature set.
Regards,
V.
