Intent to Sole Source - 3M Coding Software/Subscription
ID: IHS1503961Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6a0e3a147aeb4082a5d9625a1526221e/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to 3M Health Information Systems, Inc. for an online coding subscription and associated software services. The procurement aims to secure a comprehensive coding solution that includes advanced software tools and telephone support, ensuring compliance with ICD-10 standards and enhancing coding accuracy for medical reimbursements. This initiative is critical for maintaining uninterrupted services that directly impact patient care at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Arizona. Interested parties may contact Danelle Attson at danelle.attson@ihs.gov or 928-674-7634 for further information, with the contract period expected to run from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

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    Statement Of Work.pdf
    The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility seeks a contractor to provide an online coding subscription service for medical coders from November 2024 to October 2025. The service must be available 24/7 and include features like the Advanced Analyzer Software, which enhances coding specificity and leverages clinical logic for accurate coding of diagnoses. Other software components include CodefinderTM, Coding Reference and Coding Reference Plus, HCPCS/CPTfinder, DRGfinder™M Software, and reimbursement calculation tools, all designed to streamline the coding process and help coders adhere to ICD-10 standards. The contractor is also responsible for delivering quarterly updates and offering telephone support to ensure compliance and accuracy in coding practices. This initiative underlines the facility’s commitment to optimizing coding efficiency and adherence to reimbursement standards, reflecting broader goals in healthcare management and fiscal responsibility in the deployment of federal and state resources.
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