Single Path Workflow for Coding

Many facilities have separate coding units for facility (hospital impatient/outpatient) and professional (physician services) coding. However, single path coding is becomin​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​g more popular as integrated facilities look for ways to improve efficiency. Compare and contrast separate pathways for facility and professional coding to single path coding. Identify challenges for each approach​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​.