Industry Contributions

Contributing to the advancement of data quality,
we have participated in these important task forces:

Delving into Computer-assisted Coding (AHIMA Practice Brief)
This practice brief discusses computerized tools available to automate the assignment of certain medical or surgical codes (ICD-9-CM and CPT/HCPCS) from clinical documentation that are traditionally assigned by coding or HIM professionals as well as clinical providers. It also outlines the … (more)

COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA, 1996: MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION
The California Hospital Outcomes Project is an initiative mandated by the State of California and conducted by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), to develop public reports comparing hospital outcomes for selected medical conditions and surgical procedures … (more)

CHIA Coding & Data Quality Committee
The Coding and Data Quality Committee disseminates current coding and reimbursement information to the CHIA membership and other health care practitioners and takes an active role in all matters related to classification, collection and use of health care data… (more)

Guidelines for Physician Office Query Practice (AHIMA Practice Brief July-August 2018)
Contributing author to this practice brief which provides specific documentation query guidance for implementing a documentation query process in the physician office setting.