Comparing performance is a common business strategy, including those among healthcare facilities. You are Regional
Director for a Healthcare System that includes two hospitals, several clinics, and a long-term care facility. You have been
asked to evaluate hospital comparison data and develop a dashboard to benchmark aspects of the coding function for
internal and national standards. The information is used by HIM managers and coding supervisors across the network. HIM
works closely with reimbursement and revenue, so you may include data on length of stay, accounts receivable, DRGs, or
case mix index as part of your dashboard presentation.
Coding Data
Research national inpatient and outpatient coding standards from AHIMA body of knowledge and other resources.
Compare the various aspects of the standards.
Create a coding dashboard based on the standards.
o The dashboard should contain at least three different coding aspects. The data can be qualitative or
quantitative, for inpatient or outpatient coding.
o You should include at least two graphs to help create your dashboard. Use MS Excel to create the graphs.
Include actual data within tables to create a good graphical display.
Visuals and graphs of hospital data and coding data – as your dashboard.
For each graph, provide a summary (at least 2 paragraphs) to explain what the information reflects, and why it is a
valuable tool for HIM services and managers.
Evaluate the use of benchmarking and comparative data.
Based on your interpretation of the hospital and coding data results, what are your predictions or assumptions
about the data.
Evaluate the report using various statistical methods.
Justify your interpretation based on the summary of data and references.
Recommend how you intend to use the data for making decisions for HIM managers and coding supervisors
across the hospital system.
Provide a summary of your references.
Southern New Hampshire University
HIM 520: Leading as a HIM Professional
3-1 Case Study: Cultural and Ethical Considerations When Working With Diverse Patient
Populations
, The Role of AHIMA
The American Health Information Management Association also known as AHIMA is an
association for healthcare professionals that work within the health information management
department. This department ensures the proper delivery of quality care, as well as ensuring that
the proper protocols are being followed to protect and manage patient health information. “The
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a professional association
for health professionals involved in the health information management needed to deliver quality
health care to the public. Traditionally focused mainly on hospitals and paper medical records,
the field presently covers all health information technology systems, including electronic health
records, clinical decision support systems, and so on, for all segments of health care.” (McWay
D. 2013)
The American Health Information Management Association plays a crucial role within the
healthcare industry. AHIMA allows health organizations to provide electronic, and paper based
medical information. AHIMA also promotes accurate documentation of health records,
confidentiality of patient medical records, and ensuring that all medical records have the proper
accessibility. Not only does AHIMA help maintain medical records within the healthcare
organization, but it also provides HIM professionals with the latest information regarding
medical coding, revenue cycle management, and many more. This ensures the development of a
strong team in the HIM department that will provide exceptional service to help the healthcare
organization succeed, and properly maintain patients health information.
AHIMA Code of Ethics
The AHIMA Code of Ethics promotes ethical values that health information professionals can
use as a guide to make ethical decisions. The AHIMA Code of Ethics also ensures the protection
Director for a Healthcare System that includes two hospitals, several clinics, and a long-term care facility. You have been
asked to evaluate hospital comparison data and develop a dashboard to benchmark aspects of the coding function for
internal and national standards. The information is used by HIM managers and coding supervisors across the network. HIM
works closely with reimbursement and revenue, so you may include data on length of stay, accounts receivable, DRGs, or
case mix index as part of your dashboard presentation.
Coding Data
Research national inpatient and outpatient coding standards from AHIMA body of knowledge and other resources.
Compare the various aspects of the standards.
Create a coding dashboard based on the standards.
o The dashboard should contain at least three different coding aspects. The data can be qualitative or
quantitative, for inpatient or outpatient coding.
o You should include at least two graphs to help create your dashboard. Use MS Excel to create the graphs.
Include actual data within tables to create a good graphical display.
Visuals and graphs of hospital data and coding data – as your dashboard.
For each graph, provide a summary (at least 2 paragraphs) to explain what the information reflects, and why it is a
valuable tool for HIM services and managers.
Evaluate the use of benchmarking and comparative data.
Based on your interpretation of the hospital and coding data results, what are your predictions or assumptions
about the data.
Evaluate the report using various statistical methods.
Justify your interpretation based on the summary of data and references.
Recommend how you intend to use the data for making decisions for HIM managers and coding supervisors
across the hospital system.
Provide a summary of your references.
Southern New Hampshire University
HIM 520: Leading as a HIM Professional
3-1 Case Study: Cultural and Ethical Considerations When Working With Diverse Patient
Populations
, The Role of AHIMA
The American Health Information Management Association also known as AHIMA is an
association for healthcare professionals that work within the health information management
department. This department ensures the proper delivery of quality care, as well as ensuring that
the proper protocols are being followed to protect and manage patient health information. “The
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a professional association
for health professionals involved in the health information management needed to deliver quality
health care to the public. Traditionally focused mainly on hospitals and paper medical records,
the field presently covers all health information technology systems, including electronic health
records, clinical decision support systems, and so on, for all segments of health care.” (McWay
D. 2013)
The American Health Information Management Association plays a crucial role within the
healthcare industry. AHIMA allows health organizations to provide electronic, and paper based
medical information. AHIMA also promotes accurate documentation of health records,
confidentiality of patient medical records, and ensuring that all medical records have the proper
accessibility. Not only does AHIMA help maintain medical records within the healthcare
organization, but it also provides HIM professionals with the latest information regarding
medical coding, revenue cycle management, and many more. This ensures the development of a
strong team in the HIM department that will provide exceptional service to help the healthcare
organization succeed, and properly maintain patients health information.
AHIMA Code of Ethics
The AHIMA Code of Ethics promotes ethical values that health information professionals can
use as a guide to make ethical decisions. The AHIMA Code of Ethics also ensures the protection
