Comparison

EarnedMD vs. an External Coding Audit Firm

Name: EarnedMD
Brand: EarnedMD

Ongoing, affordable chart review vs. a periodic outside audit.

An external coding audit firm gives you a defensible, periodic review. EarnedMD gives you the same evidence-backed review on demand, for a fraction of the cost, so you can run it across every provider — not a sample.

External Coding Audit Firm

EarnedMD

Cost

$5,000–$15,000 per audit, often an annual contract

$49/provider/month, first 5 charts free

Speed

Weeks, scheduled in advance

Minutes per chart, on demand

Evidence

Coder judgment in a summary report

Every finding cites the chart, with code, dollar estimate, and confidence

Upcoding safety

Depends on the firm

Only suggests changes a certified coder would agree with; flags overcoding risk too

Best for

Annual compliance audit

Ongoing, full-coverage review for independent practices

Common questions

Does EarnedMD replace an external compliance audit?

No. EarnedMD is decision-support for finding documentation and coding opportunities, not a substitute for a formal compliance audit. Many practices use both — EarnedMD continuously, an external firm periodically.

How fast can I see results?

Upload your first 5 charts free and see findings in minutes. No credit card, no EHR integration, no sales call.

See it on your own charts

Upload 5 encounters free. No credit card, no EHR integration, no sales call.

See what your documentation may be leaving behind.

Evaluate EarnedMD on 5 of your own encounters before making any purchasing decision.