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Making History: Ambulance Billing & 100% Employee NAAC Certification

July 28, 2010

New Cumberland, PA – Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc. made history recently when its entire staff graduated from the National Academy of Ambulance Coding (NAAC) benchmark curriculum to become Certified Ambulance Coders (CAC).  With highly respected NAAC and PWW authorities leading the graduation ceremony, each newly credentialed employee received a diploma signifying the important accomplishment.   

And even though Cornerstone earned Platinum Vendor status with Medicare years ago, this new achievement of 100% NAAC certification reemphasizes our belief that regardless of ones role within a company, certain things must be known by all. From the basics of billing, to anatomy and physiology, to call intake, documentation and patient consent regulations, from a nuanced understanding of the anti-kickback statute to accounts receivable management, the sheer complexity of the ambulance billing industry demands a breadth of knowledge and awareness not easily learned.   

Considering the degree to which the rules and standards evolve, maintaining such knowledge is just as crucial. Now more than ever Medicare is increasing its audits, cracking down on unscrupulous agencies that for years have been fraudulently billing and getting paid.  The effect this has on legitimate agencies can be significant, as the impact of such scrutiny can lead to the discovery of mistakes.   

And even though mistakes are often made with good intentions, they are problems nonetheless.  The solution to avoiding this tricky area is simple: Stay educated, stay aware, stay compliant.  No other benchmark curriculum exists that is specific to ambulance billing, and considering that our industry is widely regarded as the most complex in healthcare at large, being certified is a necessity.   

Moreover, being 100% certified ensures every single employee understands what is at stake.  Not just the billing staff.  Everyone.  It is this ongoing commitment to total compliance that distinguishes Cornerstone as a premiere billing partner.  Call or email us today to find out more about this important milestone.

View photos from Cornerstone's NAAC graduation event.