Optum™ LYNX Observation Charging Application Overview

Just about every aspect of health care has been subject to intense examination from payers and regulatory agencies. Two areas that are receiving a lot of attention are the cost of inpatient care and enforced proof of medical necessity. These issues have forced hospitals to increase their reliance on observation services.

Observation services bring unique calculation and charging issues that must be accounted for from a compliance perspective. The Optum™ LYNX Observation Charging Application is a specially designed solution for correct and reliable charging in observation services. The Observation Charging Application addresses compliance concerns with the ability to meet Medicare and other payer reporting requirements. To protect against payer audits, the application includes all of the functionality in the Optum LYNX Infusion Charging Application. Another key feature is the ability to easily calculate exclusion time for procedures performed outside of observation monitoring. Most importantly, the Observation Charging Application provides the same level of confidence that is available in the Optum LYNX ED Charging Application, the Optum LYNX Oncology Charging Application, and the Optum LYNX Clinic Charging Application.