Health Information Associates

Health Information Associates Health Information Associates (HIA) is a privately held company that was founded in 1992 by Betsy Bailey, RHIA and her father, Deane Beamer, MHA.

Since 1992, HIA has been the leading provider of compliance audits, coding support services and clinical documentation audit services for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician groups and other healthcare entities. Prior to 1992, Betsy held Director of HIM positions at two hospitals in Virginia. Deane has over thirty years of experience as an administrator working in various hospitals throughout the Southeast. The HIA family knows what counts – experience, commitment, integrity, and education. The success we’ve experienced these past 30 years is due in large part to our dedication to these values. We’ve set them as our standards in everything we do, and they are the reason we can provide the highest quality coding review and support services in the industry. When clients can depend on quality services delivered the right way, they find success, and that’s how we measure our own.

When a patient with COPD is admitted with respiratory failure, how do you know the clinical indicators truly support the...
04/07/2026

When a patient with COPD is admitted with respiratory failure, how do you know the clinical indicators truly support the diagnosis?

This article reviews how the GOLD criteria can help CDI and coding teams evaluate documentation, clinical indicators, and when a query may be needed.

Read more:
https://hubs.ly/Q046qm8r0

All bets are off when the eggs hit the ground 🥚🏃‍♂️Happy Easter from all of us at HIA!
04/05/2026

All bets are off when the eggs hit the ground 🥚🏃‍♂️

Happy Easter from all of us at HIA!

We’ve made some big updates to our newborn and neonatal secondary diagnosis coding course—adding more depth, clearer gui...
04/02/2026

We’ve made some big updates to our newborn and neonatal secondary diagnosis coding course—adding more depth, clearer guidance, and updated examples to reflect real-world coding challenges. If you want more confidence and clarity in this area, this is a great place to start. https://hubs.ly/Q0490SJT0

Want to prevent denials before claims leave your queue?Great coders don’t just assign the right codes — they help build ...
03/31/2026

Want to prevent denials before claims leave your queue?

Great coders don’t just assign the right codes — they help build defensible claims. Learn how to think like a QA reviewer with our fast pre-bill checklist and actionable tips that keep your coding accurate, defensible, and denial-resistant. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q043b9vw0

Premier benchmarks compare your performance to peer organizations.Our latest blog explains how coding accuracy and docum...
03/26/2026

Premier benchmarks compare your performance to peer organizations.

Our latest blog explains how coding accuracy and documentation influence how those comparisons are reflected.

📥 Also included in the blog: a free executive guide featuring
• A 90-day action roadmap
• A leadership self-assessment
• How coding impacts Vizient, PEPPER, Premier, and CMS Hospital Compare

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q043bK2N0

LeFort I procedures come with specific CPT coding considerations—from segmentation to bone grafting.This quick breakdown...
03/24/2026

LeFort I procedures come with specific CPT coding considerations—from segmentation to bone grafting.

This quick breakdown walks through the key codes and documentation details coders need to get it right.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q043b8400

03/19/2026

🎬 We’re launching something new—Coding in the Real World with Cari on YouTube.

A series built for how coding actually happens, not just how it’s written in the guidelines.

Episode One dives into ICD-10-CM coding for hemolytic disease of the newborn—breaking down documentation vs. diagnosis and where coders can get tripped up.

Watch the first episode and follow along as we tackle real-world coding, one topic at a time. https://hubs.ly/Q047pW_P0

Front row at the parade 🤝 temporary hearing loss
03/17/2026

Front row at the parade 🤝 temporary hearing loss

Accuracy rates can look great on paper—but they don’t always tell the full story. The real risk in coding audits is vari...
03/17/2026

Accuracy rates can look great on paper—but they don’t always tell the full story.

The real risk in coding audits is variability: when similar cases get different results depending on the auditor, the audit cycle, or how guidance is interpreted. One-off errors can be fixed. Inconsistency is harder to spot—and harder to defend.

Atom Audit helps reduce variability by standardizing and centralizing audit work, keeping results consistent and defensible across auditors and over time. https://hubs.ly/Q042kkGv0

🚨 New course now available on HIAlearn: Identifying Query Opportunities – Sepsis, Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Failure a...
03/12/2026

🚨 New course now available on HIAlearn: Identifying Query Opportunities – Sepsis, Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Tubular Necrosis.

This course helps coders recognize when documentation supports querying for these high-impact diagnoses, using clinical indicators, treatment clues, and real-world case studies to guide compliant, confident queries.

Approved for 1 AHIMA CEU.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q045Mlvm0

Modifiers 53, 73, and 74 are often confused when procedures are discontinued.This coding tip breaks down when each modif...
03/10/2026

Modifiers 53, 73, and 74 are often confused when procedures are discontinued.

This coding tip breaks down when each modifier applies, which settings they’re approved for, and how anesthesia timing impacts reporting.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q0425K7h0

Say hello to Alysene McAbee, Outpatient Coding Specialist at HIA!Alysene supports accurate, compliant outpatient coding ...
03/09/2026

Say hello to Alysene McAbee, Outpatient Coding Specialist at HIA!
Alysene supports accurate, compliant outpatient coding through consistent application of official guidance and a strong attention to detail. Her commitment to quality makes a meaningful difference for our clients and our team. We’re glad to have her at HIA.

Looking to grow your career with a company that values education, integrity, and connection?
Apply today: https://hubs.ly/Q045cnBj0

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The HIA family knows what counts – experience, commitment, integrity, and education. The success we’ve experienced these past 25 years is due in large part to our dedication to these values. We’ve set them as our standards in everything we do, and they are the reason we can provide the highest quality coding review and support services in the industry. When clients can depend on quality services delivered the right way, they find success, and that’s how we measure our own.

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