Coding Data Use - Journal of AHIMA article

Coding is not only used for reimbursement! According to an AHIMA position statement, coded clinical data are used in order to: Assist with clinical performance improvement Measure the quality, safety, severity of illness, and efficacy of care Manage care and disease processes Track public health and risks Provide data to consumers regarding costs, quality, and treatment option outcomes Design payment systems and process claims for reimbursement, including pay-for-performance measures Perform research, epidemiological studies, and clinical trials Serve as “clinical” data set for some personal health records Design healthcare delivery systems and monitor resource utilization Identify fraudulent practices Set health policy Bielby, J. A. (2014, October). Reliable Coded Data Require a Reliable Coding Process Framework. Journal of AHIMA, 80.