What are the facts in the case

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case study

Kelly was a new coder who had never held an HIM job before. She had just graduated from college and passed her RHIT when she was hired by a local clinic and she was excited to start working. A few weeks later, her manager asked to meet with her. The manager closed the door and told Kelly that she wanted her to code the health record for a particular procedure using two codes instead of one so the reimbursement would be higher. The manager then proceeded to divulge information that the clinic was struggling financially so anything extra would help. Kelly got the impression that if she did not comply, they would let her go. She really needed the job and since it was her boss asking, she felt obligated to get it done as she was told.

Questions:

Read "Real-World Case 21.1" on page 675 of your textbook. Using Figure 21.2 (page 668 of your textbook) on the seven considerations that should be asked by HIM professionals faced with an ethical decision; answer the following questions about this "Real-World" case.

Identify the ethical question in this case?
What are the facts in the case?
Who are the stakeholders?
What options does Kelly have?
What is the decision (what HIM values are at stake)?
What justifies the choice?
What preventive measures may be taken so that this issue is not repeated?

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