Wismer Martin integrates CodeLink.

BURR RIDGE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 1996--Context Software Systems Inc., the leading provider of coding and reimbursement software, announced that it has signed an agreement with Wismer Martin, a leading provider of medical practice management software systems, to provide Wismer Martin Sm.rt

Under the terms of the agreement, Wismer Martin will market a no obligation, full working copy of CodeLink Plus to its existing install base and new clients of the Sm.rt Practice System. Context will provide free telephone support throughout the trial, as well as a telephone training session if required. At the conclusion of the trial period, users can elect to continue using CodeLink Plus by purchasing a license from Context.

CodeLink Plus contains the complete listing of ICD-9-CM, CPT4, and HCPCS codes with specialty linkages between the procedure and diagnosis codes. Codes can be located by using keywords, code numbers, or the alphabetical index. Additionally, instant access to key Medicare rules and regulations on a code-by-code basis is provided. Regulations cited were gathered from official sources, including the Federal Register, Medicare Carrier's Manual, Medicare's Coverage Issues Manual, and various Medicare bulletins. Benefits include fewer Medicare denials, improved reimbursement, and lower audit liability.

"For over 15 years, Wismer Martin has provided leading edge software technology to over 1,600 practices nationwide and numerous MSO's and Health Information Networks. By seamlessly integrating Context's coding package, it further enhances our offering to our clients," stated Jim Evers, Wismer Martin vice president.

"This integration furthers the industry trend of utilizing CodeLink as the recognized standard for proper diagnosis/procedure coding. We are pleased to see Wismer Martin offer CodeLink to their customers as the coding solution for the SM.RT Practice System," stated Gary Knaus, Context's president.

Context is a leading developer of software and data products for the healthcare industry. Solutions for coding, clinical and regulatory editing, and UCR/Medicare fee management are provided in products including CodeLink, Claims Editor, Physician Fee Reports, and data products. More than 10,000 organizations nationwide are benefiting from Context's products.

Wismer Martin is a leading provider of medical practice management software products designed to provide solutions for electronic insurance claims, remittance advice, appointment scheduling, and patient records combined with billing and collections, integrated word processing, recall, referral tracking, managed care tracking, treatment research, and many other capabilities to insure patient retention and practice growth.

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CONTACT: Context Software Systems Inc., Burr Ridge

Mark A. Earles, 708/654-8800