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An interview with Steven D.Weinman senior of federally qualified health centers consultant (FQHC) at AITHOZ is presented. He commented on how FQHC coding different from other types of coding in terms of reimbursement, and he also express the view on his experience about the specific coding challenges faced by FQHCs as demands for integrative services increase.

The article offers information on the role of health information management in hierarchical condition categories (HCCs). Topics discussed include mandated the use of HCCs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; addition of prescription drug category (RxC) classification system to Affordable Care Act; and reimbursement for the organization and strengthens supporting documentation.

The article discusses the relevance of outsourcing in addressing the radiology coding crisis in the U.S. It states that radiology coding issues are caused by large volume of reports to be coded, logistics issues, lack of physician documentation as well as deprived continuing education among staffs. It also cites the different situations which requires the use of outsource coding problems as an alternative way to optimize business operation.