Aid accurate charge capture across your hospital organization
We have developed a comprehensive charge capture solution with proprietary algorithms to capture resource utilization and patient care complexity for consistent charging across outpatient operations.
Optum® LYNX Outpatient Charging Applications are available for:
- Emergency departments
- Clinic
- Oncology
- Observation
- Infusion services
Each application integrates with several existing EMR workflows to meet each department’s specific needs.
Our technology uses regulatory guidelines maintained by industry experts to facilitate clinic and hospital charge capture and code assignment. These guidelines drive consistency by assigning the same charges for identical services across an organization.
Key benefits
Improve charge accuracy and ensure compliance.
Protect the revenue stream
Reduce denials and ensure correct reimbursement.
Maintain consistency
Avoid manual updates with our software-as-a-service model.
Stay compliant
Align facility visit-level calculation with OPPS guidelines.
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FAQ
The Optum LYNX Emergency Department Charging Application helps ensure compliance and achieve consistency in the emergency department.
Our algorithm uses a unique combination of chief complaints plus other notable clinical resources utilized during the encounter to calculate a facility visit level that is accurate and defendable. Comprehensive validation engine and configurable workflows support facility operations and accurate claim submission and reimbursement.
We help hospitals achieve compliant and consistent charging for observation services. The application calculates appropriate observation charges and reconciles exclusion or carve-out time as well as infusion and injections.
The application integrates unique clinic workflows to capture consistent facility visit levels and calculate charges based on a variety of factors, such as complicated intravenous administration and coding rules.
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Align visit-level decisions to support reimbursement accuracy
LYNX Outpatient Charge Capture time-tested proprietary algorithms to identify codes and calculate appropriate facility visit levels to increase both efficiency and consistency.