Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Coding

35+

Years of Expertise

1989

Serving Healthcare Since

U.S.

Based, Credentialed Staff

All

Facility Types Served

Overview

Specialized Support for Complex, Extended Stays

Long-term acute care hospitals care for medically complex patients over extended stays — and their reimbursement depends on documentation that clearly supports the intensity and necessity of that care. With site-neutral payment provisions and rigorous medical-necessity expectations, accuracy in coding and the medical record is essential.

HMI’s specialists provide comprehensive inpatient revenue cycle and records review for LTACHs, confirming charges are captured, documentation supports medical necessity, and coding accurately reflects the care delivered to a high-acuity population.

The Challenge

What Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals Are Up Against

Medical-Necessity Documentation

Extended, high-acuity stays must be clearly supported as medically necessary to meet payer and regulatory expectations.

Site-Neutral Payment Pressure

Site-neutral provisions raise the stakes on documentation that distinguishes appropriate LTACH-level care.

High-Acuity Coding

Complex cases require precise diagnosis and procedure coding to reflect the resources used.

Complete Charge Capture

Long stays and intensive services make thorough charge capture critical to appropriate reimbursement.

How HMI Helps

How HMI Supports Long-Term Acute Care

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HMI has been a great partner for many years. We can always count on them to support us on projects small to very large — delivering consistent, honest results and thoughtful, targeted education for our physicians.

Purvi JaniAVP, Reporting & Revenue Cycle · MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Long-Term Acute Care, Answered

How does HMI support LTACHs?

We provide comprehensive inpatient revenue cycle and medical-record review to confirm appropriate charge capture, documentation that supports medical necessity, and coding accuracy for a high-acuity population.

Can you help with medical-necessity documentation?

Yes. We assess documentation to confirm it supports the level and necessity of care provided — central to LTACH reimbursement and compliance.

Do you provide credentialed inpatient coders?

Yes. All coding and review is performed by AHIMA- and/or AAPC-credentialed, U.S.-based specialists.

Can you cover staffing gaps?

Yes. We offer contract coding and review support to cover backlogs, vacancies, and surges.

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Support for Complex, Extended Care

Reflect the Full Intensity
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Talk with HMI about inpatient records review and coding support for your LTACH.

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Medical Coding and HIM Services for Long-Term Acute Care