Accurate and complete coding ensures that a hospital receives the reimbursement it deservesâfull reimbursement that is fully compliant with coding and payment rules. As the payment environment grows more complex, HIM professionals are being asked to play a more active and formal role in their hospitalsâ revenue cycle management.
Chicago is located in the Midwest. It is the third largest city in the United States with a population approaching 3 million. Chicago is a huge vibrant city and a metropolitan area that sprawls over 10,874kmÂ².
The City of Chicago is located on Lake Michigan, in Cook County, in northeastern Illinois. City government is divided into executive and legislative branches. The mayor is the chief executive while the City Council, elected from 50 wards, is the legislative body. Government priorities and activities are established in a budget ordinance usually adopted in November of each year. The city takes official action through the passage of ordinances and resolutions.