The new, dual coding service from H.I.M. ON CALL provides the people, processes and technology required for dual coding and supports ICD-10 testing with payers.

Engaging in dual coding as the deadline to transition to ICD-10 moves closer to reality is not an optimal strategy, according to Walter Houlihan, director of health information management and ...

Study twice as hard The dual-coding theory was first conceptualized by a professor named Allan Paivio in 1971.

Policy makers have implemented a six-month grace period in which providers will not be penalized for ICD-10 coding errors. However, the dual processing coding period may hurt providers rather than ...