The ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee met March 9-10 this year to discuss proposals for new or modified ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. All ICD-10-PCS code proposals presented would, if approved,…
Tag: social determinants of health
Improving ICD-10-CM Coding for Social Determinants of Health
Ensuring adequate capture of SDOH information is essential for improving healthcare quality and reduce costs.
CMS Issues Guidance to State Healthcare Officials on SDOH
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance last week to state health officials aimed at increasing adoption of strategies that address social determinants of health (SDOH) in…
Four Predictions about Health Data Management in a Post-Pandemic World
Social determinants of health, virtual patient services, and AI are among the opportunities—and challenges—faced by HIM professionals.