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Department of Internal Medicine Coding Education Services

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Agency: University of Iowa
Level of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • Q - Medical Services
  • U - Education and Training Services
Opps ID: NBD18081873262326069
Posted Date: Oct 26, 2023
Due Date:
Solicitation No: 18065

Bid Information

Type Request for Qualifications - Sealed
Status Awarded
Number 18065 (Department of Internal Medicine Coding Education Services)
Issue Date & Time 4/11/2023 11:53:43 AM (CT)
Close Date & Time 5/24/2023 03:00:00 PM (CT)
Duration 1 month 13 days
Notes
The University of Iowa (hereafter, The University /University) located in Iowa City, Iowa, is soliciting written proposals from qualified Suppliers to provide coding review and education for clinical physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs).

Please be aware that this is an extensive bid. All Suppliers are cautioned to allow ample time for the submittal of responses well before the due date required.
Contact Information
Name Andy Lane
Address 202 PCO
Iowa City, IA 52242-2500 USA
Phone (319) 335-1207
Fax (319) 335-2443
Email andy-lane@uiowa.edu
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Professional_Services_Agreement_April_2021 (1).docx Professional Services Agreement 41 KB
Standard Terms and Conditions Updated.pdf University of Iowa Standard Terms and Conditions 210 KB
Bid Questions
Question Do you require onsite training? Or will remote training be acceptable?
Answer



Virtual

Submitted 4/20/2023 02:39:04 PM (CT)
Question How many physicians and APPs would require an audit and education?
Answer



89 physicians and APPs
Submitted 4/20/2023 02:37:20 PM (CT)
Question 6. Are the reviews going to all be retrospective or would there be any prebill reviews performed?
Answer



Claims will be from the prior 12 months from the time that the audit begins
Submitted 4/20/2023 01:38:57 PM (CT)
Question 1. How many providers do you estimate would be getting reviewed?
2. Do the providers assign all the codes or do you have any coding or billing staff assigning or validating codes?
3. What is your estimated timeframe for starting review services?
4. Do you have an estimate on when you hope to award a vendor?
5. Would there be any potential for any subsequent reviews after the initial review and education sessions?
Answer




1) 89 providers;

2) Providers assign code with ~10% of all claims audited by PCD;

3) As soon as possible

4) As soon as possible

5) Yes, could extend to additional divisions

Submitted 4/20/2023 01:36:09 PM (CT)
Question 6) When can we expect the responses to our questions?
Answer



First week of May
Submitted 4/20/2023 12:02:51 PM (CT)
Question 5) Would you accept a [AHIMA credentialed] CCS-P auditor?
Answer



No, CPC certification through AAPC is required
Submitted 4/20/2023 12:02:39 PM (CT)
Question 4) Is there an expected timeframe for the audit and education to be completed for each provider?
Answer



As soon as possible
Submitted 4/20/2023 12:02:29 PM (CT)
Question 3) Does the audit include residents?
Answer



No, residents are not billing providers. However, some of the documentation may include resident documentation.
Submitted 4/20/2023 12:02:18 PM (CT)
Question 2) How many physicians and APPs will be audited in each division?
Answer



Pulmonary: 31 physicians and 18 APPs

GI: 29 physicians and 11 APPs
Submitted 4/20/2023 12:02:01 PM (CT)
Question 1) Have the specific two divisions been determined? i.e. Cardiovascular Medicine, Endocrinology, Nephrology, etc.
Answer



Pulmonary and Gastroenterology/Hepatology
Submitted 4/20/2023 12:01:49 PM (CT)
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