In Record Time, Inc. is pleased to announce its 20th anniversary partnering with countless organizations to provide coding, abstracting, auditing, oncology data management, ICD-10 training,revenue cycle management, and HIM clerical services. The company is honored to be able to recognize this milestone, and it celebrates the clients that have made the company's success possible. In Record Time established its humble roots in 1995 during a time when organizations were just starting to transition their medical record departments to health information management departments. In a paper-based world, In Record Time assisted clients with assembly and analysis of paper records as well as loose filing. As organizations transitioned to electronic health records, In Record Time responded by providing scanning functions and top notch coding services via a secure remote platform. As third-party auditors increased their volume of audits and scrutiny of documentation, In Record Time responded by auditing clients with that same level of detail and also implementing an internal QA process to ensure consistency and accuracy. As HIM departments shifted their attention to ICD-10, In Record Time responded by providing back-up coding support, dual coding services, and thorough ICD-10 training for its own credentialed coding staff. In Record Time knows that the world of HIM is in constant flux and that clients need a partner that can adapt to change quickly while providing cost-effective services. "I think HIM is a very dynamic industry. You can always expect the unexpected. We've had the foresight to evolve and change with that," says Renee Klarberg, MPS, RHIA, who originally founded the company after having worked in various large acute care hospitals for many years.What began as a small enterprise, In Record Time has grown exponentially, and its dynamic team boasts highly-experienced and credentialed coding and compliance personnel, certified tumor registrar professionals, and seasoned HIM operations and information technology staff, all of whom are based in the United States.Although In Record Time has evolved commensurate with technology, the customer service principles on which the company was founded remain the same. Since its inception, the company has provided personalized and high-quality services based on a foundation of open and honest communication. Each client is unique, and In Record Time strives to provide services that can easily be adapted to changes in staffing and coding volumes."We're very old fashioned in a sense. My biggest rule is that you always have to respond to your client within 24 hours," says Douglas L. Klarberg, JD, vice president, who followed in Renee's footsteps when he joined the family business in 2008. "We pride ourselves in building solid relationships with our clients, and we take these relationships very seriously. Our number one priority is to work hard and provide the highest quality services to our clients."Looking ahead to ICD-10In Record Time understands the workflow and staffing challenges inherent in ICD-10. Using a proprietary tool, In Record Time can accommodate workflow fluctuations associated with ICD-10 and provide ample coding support during a time when productivity is expected to decrease significantly. "Our expertise in being able to help clients gear up quickly for very large projects is an asset when it comes to ICD-10," he says. "We also have an extensive network of coders with whom we've worked over the years. We're constantly sourcing and testing candidates as well." In Record Time also knows that there continues to be many unknowns with ICD-10. How will it truly affect coding productivity in a live environment? Will the volume of queries increase? What will happen if denials are on the rise? "Just as we've adapted to change in the past, our approach to ICD-10 will be no different. We'll work right beside our clients to ensure their success. It's a team effort, and we're there to provide all of the support that our clients need," he adds.Come celebrate with us!Be sure to stop by our booth at AHIMA's 87th Convention and Exhibit in New Orleans September 26-30, 2015 to celebrate our anniversary as well as the industry's monumental transition to ICD-10. We'd love to reconnect with colleagues and meet many new ones as well. Come and share your story with us.About In Record Time, Inc.In Record Time, Inc. is a national consulting firm on the leading edge of Health Information Management protocols. We are proud to offer the full spectrum of HIM services. In Record Time offers expertise in all aspects of Health Information Management. Our team is comprised of skilled professionals including Directors of Health Information Management, Credentialed Coders, Cancer Registry Specialists, and an in-house Information Technologies staff. Our customer service and attention to detail is unsurpassed in the industry. In Record Time offers innovative, cost-effective remote HIM solutions for any size facility. For more information, visit http://www.inrecordtime.net/.
