decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2023 Issue 8 (August)
Determine key tips for reporting SDOH in ICD-10-CM
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Article Overview
This article is for coding professionals, clinicians, and health information teams beginning to capture social determinant of health information for ICD-10-CM reporting. It explains why these data matter, highlights documentation and communication basics, and references relevant ICD-10-CM guideline considerations for reporting SDOH-related diagnoses.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations often need a structured approach before they can reliably capture and report social determinant of health data. Understanding the documentation and workflow issues discussed here can support more complete coded data and help teams align their internal processes with ICD-10-CM guidance.
What You Will Learn
- Why documentation is the first requirement for reporting SDOH information
- How education of clinicians and support staff affects SDOH capture
- What role electronic health record workflows can play in collecting SDOH data
- How ICD-10-CM guidance relates to reporting SDOH information
- Why coordination between departments matters when building an SDOH reporting process
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Health information management professionals
- Clinicians documenting patient information
- Nursing staff
- Case managers
- Non-physician clinicians
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