AHIMA Code Of Ethics Case Study
B. 1.
When you begin to write your coding policies your ideas should be clearly stated. A code of conduct should be included. The code of conduct may include the company’s principle and values. Policies should be created to help assist the coder in daily duties. Policies should abide by state and federal regulations. Policies should be updated frequently to stay updated with changes. All staff should have a copy or be able to access a copy. Polices should cover risks recognized by the CMS and The Joint Commission. Polices should cover and guarantee that federal and state compliance are being met. Policies on annual compliance along with continuing education for employees should be created. staff should be education on fraud, abuse and ethics. …show more content…
They should be authentic, truthful, have strong morals, and be able to place others before their own self-interest. The Coder should be familiar and understand their jobs mission and values, they should carry out these values in their professional work. The Coder should try and avoid all conflict. Guarantee all work being completed follows the AHIMA code of ethics. The coder should recognize all work contributed by others and only take credit for their own work. The coder should no allow their personal lives get in the way of their professional work. They should not use professional relations to gain interest in their own personal lives. (Becker, 2010, p. …show more content…
3.
Organizations are required to have a process in place for their staff to report incidents of non- compliance, without fear of retribution. Corporate Compliance programs must meet all federal guideline expectations. The organizations non- compliance reporting policy must be posted where visible to all staff. The staff lounge would be a good place to post it. There should be a policy covering non retaliation towards an individual that reports non-compliance. (Safian, 2010, p. 42)
Once all policies are established and all employees are educated, staff are provided with proper guidelines on how to report non-compliance. Most organizations provide an 1800, toll free number to call. After a report is made, the compliance officer will follow proper steps in investigating the allegations. If a violation is found, it must be handled and proper disciplinary actions must be taken. Ongoing audits should be done to monitor non-compliance and changes should be made to policies, to fix any flaws found. (Safian, 2010, p. 40)
B. 4.
When external auditors require a response from the organization. The organization should establish a policy which guides them thru steps
When you begin to write your coding policies your ideas should be clearly stated. A code of conduct should be included. The code of conduct may include the company’s principle and values. Policies should be created to help assist the coder in daily duties. Policies should abide by state and federal regulations. Policies should be updated frequently to stay updated with changes. All staff should have a copy or be able to access a copy. Polices should cover risks recognized by the CMS and The Joint Commission. Polices should cover and guarantee that federal and state compliance are being met. Policies on annual compliance along with continuing education for employees should be created. staff should be education on fraud, abuse and ethics. …show more content…
They should be authentic, truthful, have strong morals, and be able to place others before their own self-interest. The Coder should be familiar and understand their jobs mission and values, they should carry out these values in their professional work. The Coder should try and avoid all conflict. Guarantee all work being completed follows the AHIMA code of ethics. The coder should recognize all work contributed by others and only take credit for their own work. The coder should no allow their personal lives get in the way of their professional work. They should not use professional relations to gain interest in their own personal lives. (Becker, 2010, p. …show more content…
3.
Organizations are required to have a process in place for their staff to report incidents of non- compliance, without fear of retribution. Corporate Compliance programs must meet all federal guideline expectations. The organizations non- compliance reporting policy must be posted where visible to all staff. The staff lounge would be a good place to post it. There should be a policy covering non retaliation towards an individual that reports non-compliance. (Safian, 2010, p. 42)
Once all policies are established and all employees are educated, staff are provided with proper guidelines on how to report non-compliance. Most organizations provide an 1800, toll free number to call. After a report is made, the compliance officer will follow proper steps in investigating the allegations. If a violation is found, it must be handled and proper disciplinary actions must be taken. Ongoing audits should be done to monitor non-compliance and changes should be made to policies, to fix any flaws found. (Safian, 2010, p. 40)
B. 4.
When external auditors require a response from the organization. The organization should establish a policy which guides them thru steps