Mapping PRAPARE Responses to Z Codes
Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) data collection and Z code documentation are crucial steps healthcare organizations are taking to demonstrate medical and non-medical patient needs. NACHC states, “unless SDoH data are captured in a consistent, structured way using standardized terminology, they cannot be easily transmitted” (Uy 2022). Responses gathered via the PRAPARE can be translated into Z codes with appropriate mapping in your organization’s EHR. Please refer to the resources below for assistance with this initiative.
Resources:
eCW Technical Assistance Office Hour for the Clinical Engine Rule: https://conferences.nachc.org/nachc/articles/5136/view
NACHC User Group by EHR sign up: https://www.nachc.org/health-center-issues/health-information-technologies-hit/#UGROUPS
Download infographic from CMS here
Webinar recording
View the recording of the webinar on April 29 with Raymonde Uy MD MBA, on Z-codes for SDoH.