Himagine Solutions Blog Podcast: Coding and HIPAA Challenges in the Long-Term Care Space

Tamara Walcott, RHIA, CHPS, Health Information Director, HIPAA Privacy Officer at Nevada State Veterans Home joins himagine Radio to discuss the unique challenges faced by long-term care facilities. Many times, ICD-10 codes make it difficult to "paint the picture" of a long-term care patient's medical condition. With an aging population, HIM departments in long-term care facilities are going to need more support and resources to help ensure that medical records are accurate. Ms. Walcott also discusses unique HIPAA challenges in a long-term care environment. Things as simple as posting a resident's picture outside his or her room can become a HIPAA question. Listen in to learn more about her challenges and experiences.