Health Information Management Medical Coding Services

The opportunity is for the purchase of VHA Coding Guidelines. The purchase agency is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They are purchasing these guidelines to establish clear, standard data collecting guidelines for coding documentation from all levels of patient care in all sites and types of service across the VA. The work to be acquired includes the development and use of coding guidelines in accordance with the highest standards for accurate abstracting and coding of health information throughout the VA. The timeframe of the acquisition is not specified. The place of performance/delivery is also not specified.

This opportunity is notable because it involves the development and use of coding guidelines specifically tailored to the unique needs of the VA and its veteran patients. The guidelines will be based on established industry standards such as ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, as well as other industry standard coding guidance. Facilities that choose not to follow published guidance may place themselves at risk when auditing is performed and codes are not applied in a standardized fashion. The guidelines also emphasize the importance of confidentiality and security of patient information, as well as compliance with privacy laws and regulations.