v     Automation of functions within the HIM
     Department

v     Documentation In-servicing for all documenters or

      specific departments/processes

v     Full HIM Department Review and Analysis for
     State and Federal Compliance – Medicare,
     Medicaid or Private Pay

o       Auditing and Tracking Systems

o       Census

o       Policy and Procedure Review

o       Work Flow and Department Efficiency

v     HIPAA Privacy and Security Policy and
      Procedure Review & Compliance

o       Facility wide training

o       Tracking systems

o       Release of Medical Information

v     ICD-9-CM Coding

o       Ongoing education as ICD-9-CM                 Official Guidelines change

o       Auditing of current processes from       Admission through Billing

o       Training for all staff – Billing, HIM, MDS       and Therapy

v     JCAHO Survey Review

v     MDS Documentation review

v     Plan of Correction Assistance

v     Physician Credentialing for JCAHO Standards or

      Colorado requirements

v     Productivity Analysis and Department Staffing             Requirements and Review

v     Training for HIM staff – new or existing

v     Department coverage during staff absence