HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2017 Issue 32 (August)
Communication: The key to fiscal year 2018 code changes
August 8th, 2017
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Article Overview
This article discusses the communication and education needs surrounding fiscal year 2018 inpatient coding updates, with emphasis on how hospitals, coders, CDI specialists, and revenue cycle teams can prepare for changes announced in the 2018 IPPS final rule. It focuses on the operational importance of sharing coding and documentation updates early so departments can adapt to changes affecting diagnosis and procedure coding, DRG assignment, and reimbursement workflow.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps healthcare organizations understand why timely internal communication matters when annual coding updates affect documentation review, coding operations, and revenue cycle processes.
Article Sections
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Communicating with coders and CDI
Discusses the need to keep coding and CDI staff informed about annual inpatient coding updates and their effect on diagnosis, procedure, and DRG-related work.
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Implementing a plan
Describes organizational approaches to educating staff and coordinating communication across departments before the annual update takes effect.
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Summary
Reinforces the importance of early awareness, teamwork, and communication in supporting efficient revenue cycle operations.
What You Will Learn
- Why annual inpatient code updates require coordination across hospital departments
- How communication supports coding and CDI workflow preparation
- What kinds of operational areas can be affected by coding and DRG-related updates
- Common organizational approaches used to share coding update information
- Why early education can support revenue cycle efficiency
Who Should Read This
- HIM directors
- Hospital administrators
- Coding managers
- Medical coders
- CDI specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
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