Lee Health, a prominent healthcare system in Southwest Florida, has adopted GeBBS Healthcare Solutions’ iCode Assurance™, a cutting-edge SaaS solution designed to optimize healthcare coding processes. This strategic move aims to bolster revenue integrity, ensure regulatory compliance, and elevate overall productivity within Lee Health’s extensive network.
Spanning over 100 locations across Lee County, Lee Health stands as the largest healthcare provider in the region. With four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, and a vast network of outpatient and physician services, the system manages over 1 million patient interactions annually, solidifying its position as Florida’s largest public health system.
iCode Assurance™ offers a robust platform to streamline and enhance the critical functions of coding and Health Information Management (HIM) audits. By integrating interactive audit management dashboards, detailed scorecards, and comprehensive reporting functionalities within a user-friendly workflow, the SaaS solution significantly accelerates audit processes. This leads to improved coding accuracy, stricter compliance adherence, and facilitates access to audited records, which are invaluable for both physician/coder education and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Laurie Weyerstrass, Director of Coding at Lee Health, highlighted the reasons for choosing iCode Assurance™, stating, “We are excited to partner with GeBBS. The enhanced audit workflow, operations management functionality, and claims data aggregation capability of iCode Assurance were key factors in our decision. We anticipate leveraging this powerful tool to strengthen our coding quality program through workflow enhancements and advanced data analytics.”
Gabe Stein, Executive Vice President at GeBBS, emphasized the unique value proposition of iCode Assurance™: “iCode Assurance stands out as the only audit and compliance software meticulously developed for the specific needs of Health Systems. Its adaptability across various healthcare settings—Acute Care, Outpatient Facilities, Physician Offices, and Long-Term Care—provides our clients with a comprehensive perspective on their Compliance Management program. Furthermore, leadership gains access to real-time Dashboards and Business Analytics, empowering informed decision-making. GeBBS is thrilled to welcome Lee Health into our growing family of partners.”
About Lee Health
Since its inception in 1916, Lee Health has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation in Southwest Florida. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare service organization, Lee Health remains dedicated to the well-being of the community, championing healthy living and proactive health management. Through its network of four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care, specialty physician practices, and diverse continuum of care services, Lee Health delivers compassionate and comprehensive care throughout the region. Formerly known as Lee Memorial Health System, the organization rebranded in 2016 as Lee Health, marking its continued commitment to evolving healthcare excellence. For more information, please visit www.LeeHealth.org.
