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Coding, documentation and dollars.

C Wojcik1

  • 1Loyola University Medical Practice Plan, Maywood, IL.

Journal of AHIMA
|May 8, 1993
PubMed
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Physicians often face reimbursement issues due to poor documentation. Health Information Management (HIM) professionals can help physicians improve documentation to secure rightful reimbursement.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Information Management
  • Medical Practice Administration

Background:

  • Physicians frequently encounter under-reimbursement or demands for refunds due to inadequate service documentation.
  • This documentation gap significantly impacts the financial health of medical practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of Health Information Management (HIM) professionals in assisting physicians with accurate medical documentation.
  • To foster a collaborative relationship between physicians and HIM professionals for improved reimbursement outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the current challenges in physician reimbursement related to clinical documentation.
  • Identification of opportunities for HIM professionals to provide expertise and support.

Main Results:

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  • Physicians' documentation practices are a primary barrier to receiving appropriate reimbursement.
  • HIM professionals possess the necessary skills to address these documentation deficiencies.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant opportunity for HIM professionals to act as allies to physicians, enhancing their ability to obtain and maintain deserved reimbursement.
  • Proactive engagement by HIM professionals can mitigate financial losses for medical practices and improve revenue cycle management.