A. Outline a HIM compliance plan that emphasizes the coding function by doing the following:

1. Describe the necessary components of the plan.

2. Explain the responsibilities of the staff who implement each component of the plan.

3. Explain the link between HIM and three external agencies that monitor compliance.

a. Explain how these agencies disseminate information.

B. Outline guidelines for implementing this plan by doing the following:

1. Describe elements to be included in the policies within the plan.

2. Explain how coding accuracy will be monitored.

3. Discuss processes for reporting noncompliance internally.

4. Explain a corrective action plan in circumstances of noncompliance.

5. Describe the course of action if external audit identifies coding noncompliance.

6. Discuss how the plan should be evaluated.

Note: In your discussion, identify who evaluates the plan.

C. Outline the elements of a coding compliance training program by doing the following:

1. Explain how needs would be identified.

2. Describe the who/what/when/where of the training program on a brief sample agenda for training.

3. Explain how the training program should be evaluated.