About NEC...

Northwest Expert Coder, LLC (NEC) is the leading northwest-based coding consulting company specializing in coding and reimbursement. NEC was founded in 1990 by some of the most experienced and leading coding experts in Seattle, Washington. NEC has been providing coding support services with various types of hospitals and organizations within the states of Alaska, Oregon, Wyoming, and Washington.  

NEC is an efficient, cost effective conduit to some of the most experienced, technically sound and productive professionals in today’s HIM market place. We offer access to experienced tested professionals to help you where you need it most. Our coders are certified and registered through the following accredited national associations:

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

o        RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)

o        RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

o        CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

o        CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based)

o        CCA (Certified Coding Associate)

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

o        CPC (Certified Professional Coder)

o        CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder - Hospital-based)

We specialize in:

Remote Coding

On-Site Coding Support

Audits and Reviews

Training, Mentoring and Education

Coding Consulting Services

How can we help you?

If you have a need for well qualified, highly skilled coding experts for Remote Coding, On-Site Coding Support, Audits and Reviews, Training, Mentoring and Education then we can certainly help you. Our connection to seasoned coding consultants has already proven an invaluable resource to dozens of healthcare facilities and organizations nationwide.

Current Clients and Projects

National Hospital Corporation(s):

• Quarterly coding accuracy

• Reducing coding error rate from average of over 15% to less

   than 5% organization-wide

• Coding Education Seminar

• Backlog coding support

Regional Healthcare System(s):

• Backlog coding support

• Coding Education Seminar

• CPT Training

Major Teaching Hospital(s):

• Coding compliance audits

• Backlog coding support

Outpatient or Inpatient Hospital(s) (for profit and not for profit):

• Backlog coding support

• Emergency Room (ER) Coding

• Evaluation and Management Coding

• Coding Education Seminar

Driven by performance and compliance.

Satisfied only by your confidence and repeat business.