Coding Quality Policy: RMC must uphold a high level of coding accuracy expectations to meet internal standards, JCAHO and Medicare standards, and other regulatory expectations. In order to assure compliance with these standards, each coder will be audited on a quarterly basis by review of a random sample of their work. The following quality standards are expected: 1. A random sample of 20 charts will result in a 94% or higher accuracy rate.
2. Coders in their first six (6) months will remain on probation and will be expected to reach a 94% accuracy rate by the end of the probation period.
3. Coders in their probation period are expected to reach at least an 80% accuracy rate leading to the 94% standard at the end of six (6) months. A continuous improvement is expected over the duration of the probationary period.
4. A coder not meeting the quality standard will be put on a continued education plan developed by the Coding Manager.