Coding Services Market Challenged By ICD-10

The American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) 86th Convention and Exhibit was held September 27 – October 3 in the San Diego Convention Center, and Health IT Outcomes editor John Oncea had the opportunity to speak with a wide range of attendees.

Oncea was able to speak with AHIMA members and presenters about everything from the effective management of health data, to the need for medical records to deliver quality healthcare to the public, to electronic documentation and health record management. In addition, several of healthcare’s leading vendors shared how technology is enabling HIM professionals better manage the ICD-10 transition, save health systems millions of dollars, achieve HIMSS Level 7, and achieve favorable electronic health record (EHR) implementations.

In this video, Matt Jenkins, SVP & GM of HIM Services for M*Modal, looked at the impact the ICD-10 delay has had on the healthcare industry in general, on the overall workflow in particular. Jenkins noted the challenges beyond ICD-10 include completing medical records accurately and efficiently, as well as what strategies M*Modal is advising its clients explore.