Evaluating the Coding and Workload Accounting Improvement Initiative of Madigan Army Medical Center

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Coding and Workload Accounting Improvement Initiative (CWAI) at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC). The CWAI aims to improve MAMC's outpatient clinical workflow and business processes, nurse and medical technician workload documentation, provider coding accuracy and education, and clinic electronic medical record (AHLTA) usage. The desired end state of the CWAI is improved medical documentation and coding accuracy at MAMC. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square test to assess the CWAI before and after data. Results indicate statistically significant improvements in coding accuracy and compliance. An additional CWAI byproduct Was increased provider productivity and a statistically significant increase in clinic AHLTA usage. Results indicate the CWAI does indeed have a statistically significant positive impact on the MAMC outpatient coding program. The author recommends sustaining the current CWAI program, as well as adding additional educational programs to best facilitate accurate coding results.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 27, 2007
Accession Number
ADA477393

Entities

People

  • Brian J. Bender

Organizations

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Chi Square Test
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Descriptive Analytics
  • Education
  • Employment
  • General Surgery
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Medical Technicians
  • Military Medicine
  • National Governments
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistics

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  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense
  • Regression Analysis.

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