title: Computer-assisted coding and clinical documentation: first things first.
abstract: Computer-assisted coding tools have the potential to drive improvements in seven areas: Transparency of coding. Productivity (generally by 20 to 25 percent for inpatient claims). Accuracy (by improving specificity of documentation). Cost containment (by reducing overtime expenses, audit fees, and denials). Compliance. Efficiency. Consistency.
authors.affiliation: J.A. Thomas and Associates, Atlanta, USA. mel.tully@jathomas.com
authors.forename: Melinda
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tully
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Carmichael
mesh_terms: D004282:Documentation; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D008331:Management Information Systems; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D014481:United States