Using Z Codes to Enhance Patient Care
AHIMA September 26, 2022
Diana Ortiz is a clinical documentation integrity (CDI) subject matter expert at 3M HIS. She is helping to lead healthcare systems across the country to use Z codes accurately to enhance patient care, improve care coordination and referrals, as well as support quality measurements. The Journal of AHIMA caught up with Ortiz to discuss her role and the evolution of Z codes.
Tell me about your role at 3M HIS.
Currently, I’m the leader of the clinical and coding content team, which is made up of all the people who make computer-assisted coding happen. With 3M’s acquisition of M*Modal, our group is a vital component to the revenue cycle equation, as we supply all of the content to clinicians....