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Taking the right approach to ICD-10 testing can help organizations turn a potential drag on cash flow into a strategic advantage once the new coding system takes effect in October [...]

The article discusses importance of comprehensive coding and documentation assessment on International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10-CM/Personal Communications Service (PCS). It focuses on the University of Washington (UW) Medicine health system and discusses UW Medicine's ICD-10 impact assessment project that was started in the collaboration of OTB Solutions and HRS. It states that benefits can be executed by including coding and clinical documentation in the initial assessment.

The article presents steps that will help health information management (HIM) professionals in assessing the coding workflows in the midst of profound change in the U.S. It highlights the need to map the coding workflow in a flowchart format. It also mentions the significance of conducting gap analysis. Understanding the technological capabilities of the coding process in line with the re-engineering and technology implementation is also emphasized.

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.