AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1989 First Quarter

The Imperative for Coding Accuracy

In the 1980s the major challenge that has faced the medical record professional has been prospective payment. As the vital link in the hospital reimbursement structure, the medical record department achieved major prominence during this time. The 1990s will continue to present significant challenges. Coding accuracy, completeness, and consistency will occupy even greater importance in the coming decade, which will focus on treatment outcome data. These data will be used to judge both the quality and value of care provided by individual institutions and physicians. These data will be used, not only in the institution's own internal quality assurance...

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