Fresh perspectives on clinical terminologies, code mapping, and patient insights from the experts at IMO.
When it comes to surgery, if something isn’t documented in a patient’s chart it’s as though it didn’t happen. Even the most basic facts of a case must be recorded with the correct clinical terminology in order to ensure high-quality care. And it’s not just the operative note that’s important – excellent documentation is needed at all stages of a patient’s surgical care.
In December 2020, the FDA granted emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 vaccine, initiating the largest inoculation effort in US history. But, three months later the rollout has not gone as smoothly as hoped – putting more stress on already overburdened health systems and providers.
When it comes to surgery, if something isn’t documented in a patient’s chart it’s as though it didn’t happen. Even the most basic facts of a case must be recorded with the correct clinical terminology in order to ensure high-quality care. And it’s not just the operative note that’s important – excellent documentation is needed at all stages of a patient’s surgical care.
In December 2020, the FDA granted emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 vaccine, initiating the largest inoculation effort in US history. But, three months later the rollout has not gone as smoothly as hoped – putting more stress on already overburdened health systems and providers.
You don’t have to work for a medical coding company to know that quality data is important – especially in healthcare. But patient information comes from a variety of sources, and it’s rarely all in the same format, or documented using the same clinical terminology. So, what does this mean? We’re glad you asked.
The fact that the letters “IMO” don’t just stand for Intelligent Medical Objects isn’t lost on this medical coding company. Indeed, we believe it’s high time IMO embraced our text-slang status, and we’re doing just that with In My Opinion, a monthly Ideas series featuring Q&As with IMO employees. The sales team’s Brad Naeymi takes the February spotlight.
The problem list doesn’t have to be just a list of problems. Explore four ways to transform this essential component of the electronic health record (EHR) into a more clinically meaningful and helpful tool.
As we all settle into 2021, COVID-19 news may still dominate the news, but it’s not the only thing happening in medicine.
While it may have been years (or decades) since many of us were full-time students, that doesn’t mean there’s no place for continuing education – even if it’s just a quick refresher on a key topic or two. When working with medical coding terms, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by an alphabet soup of acronyms or think you need an advanced degree to keep everything straight, but never fear – this medical coding company has got you covered.
At IMO, our foundation is in terminology, so it’s only natural that we’d be able to bridge the gap between medical coding terms and the language of love. Scroll down for a few ICD-10-CM codes that seem particularly appropriate on February 14th.
Prior authorization – a necessary burden? It’s a valid question given the time and labor demands surrounding the practice, with most prior authorizations still submitted via paper methods. The Da Vinci project, along with recent action in Washington, are attempts to streamline the process.
With so much national excitement about the first female vice president of the United States, how do we transform enthusiasm into action to promote women leaders in health IT? From STEM education to mentoring and networking, the “COVID effect” on women in the workplace to matters of equity, it’s time to talk openly about these issues to help generate meaningful change across the healthcare industry.
When we think about surgery, the role of the scheduler may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But, having healthy surgical dictionaries alongside a skilled scheduler can have positive ripple effects throughout the operating room.
The fact that the letters IMO don’t just stand for Intelligent Medical Objects isn’t lost on this medical coding company. Indeed, we believe it’s high time IMO embraced our text-slang status, and we’re kicking things off with In My Opinion, a monthly Ideas series featuring Q&As with IMO employees. We’re thrilled to get started with Vidhya Sivakumaran, PhD. Vidhya over to you.
Normalizing – or standardizing – patient data can be complex and expensive, as well as resource and time intensive. Read on for a closer look at why this is the case and how third-party vendors can help.
When access to healthcare services is fragmented – changing depending on plan types, insurance companies, and much more – patient care can suffer. That’s a problem that a new proposal from the Department of Health and Human Services hopes to address.
