Inpatient and Outpatient Charts Compare and discuss the differences between an outpatient and an inpatient record. In your discussion, identify the differences in content and explain why these differences are necessary. What are the “overlapping” elements, and what elements are unique to each of the type of charts? Respond to two of your classmates’ posts.
Electronic Health Record Nomenclatures Refer to Guided Exercise 12: Tabs on the Medcin Nomenclature Pane (p .87) of the text. Follow steps 1-6 in the Medcin Software. After you complete the exercise, in a 250- 300 word post, explain how the EHR nomenclatures differ from other code sets and classification systems in several ways. Discuss […]
Electronic Health Code Sets and Billing Code Sets In a 250- 300 word post, explain how Electronic Health Code Sets Differ from Billing Code Sets. Why is it important for the physician and coders “look-ups”? What is the relationship to error minimization, efficiency, process improvement in terms of providing patient/client care?
The Importance of Clinical Documentation What is the outcome when a clinical auditor is reviewing E&M code calculations and the unethical and illegal pitfalls of up-coding by means that contradict regulatory guidelines? In 250-300 words, discuss how and why a physician and medical coder should adhere to the coding conventions, official coding guidelines, rules and […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Data Entry into the Electronic Health Record In 250-300 words discuss how you ensure that the medical staff enters the entire data in the Electronic Health Record and ensure they understand the effect the EHR has on the patient and the provider. Is it more advantageous to have the patient enter […]
Patient Problem List for the Clinical Evaluation of a Patient in the EHR After reading Chapter 7, complete guided exercise 44: Exploring Patient Management and Guided Exercise 45: Following Up on a Problem. Export the document (see page 132 of the textbook for directions on how to export the file) and include with your submission […]
Privacy and Security of Health Records Review Chapter 10 of the textbook, and discuss in a two- to- three page paper (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center, the Administrative Safeguards, Physical Safeguards and Technical Safeguards of the EHR. Provide examples for each safeguard […]
Utilizing the Electronic Health Record to Improve Patient Outcomes In 250-300 words discuss how an Electronic Health Record will assist with preventative screenings, immunization tracking, patient history, trending, and interactive alerts. Provide two specific examples either from your text, or personal experience where these were captured and assisted with patient health outcomes. Include a minimum […]
Virtual Patient Encounters and E-Visits In 250-300 words describe the differences between provider to patient e-mail, secure messaging, and E-visits. Also discuss the benefits of virtual encounters with a clinician and patient vs. one on one consultation. Include the advantages and disadvantages for each. In what circumstances may any be inappropriate? In want circumstances may […]
HCA417 Electronic Medical Records week 5 final paper Final Paper Your Final Paper will focus on a particular main theme or topic related to current and future requirements for the Electronic Health Record and its impact on health care delivery and society. Utilize your textbook for ideas and information as you define and explore your […]
