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ICD-9-CM Refresher
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: June 11, 2014
Focus has been on training in ICD-10-CM/PCS for the past few years. With yet another delay, many organizations are slowing down their ICD-10 training and changing their focus back to ICD-9-CM.
The first quarter of 2014 was historic in “coder world” since t....
Traumatic Brain Injury Coding in ICD-10-CM
Author: Rihanek, Theresa
Source: Journal of AHIMA | Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: June 2014
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has received considerable attention by the media recently, especially bringing attention to the prevalence of TBI in sports-related activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “A TBI is a bump, blow or jolt to the head o....
Coding ICD-10-PCS Medical and Surgical-Related Sections: Understanding Osteopathic, Other Procedures, and Chiropractic
Author: Barta, Ann
Source: Journal of AHIMA | Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: June 2014
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of three articles discussing the Medical and Surgical-related sections of ICD-10-PCS.
IN THIS ARTICLE, the Journal of AHIMA continues its three-part Coding Notes series focusing on the nine Medical and Surgical-related sections of ICD-10-PC....
Solving the Outpatient Surgical Coding Conundrum
Author: Haugen, Mary Beth
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: June 2014
Challenging the status quo can seem risky. But for Kootenai Health and Medical Center, it was the right approach to solving the ICD-10-PCS for outpatient conundrum—to code or not to code these services.
Based in Coeur d’Alene, ID, Kootenai Health includes a 254-be....
HIV/AIDS in ICD-10-CM
Author: Parman, Cindy C
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: May 2014
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system, the body's natural defense system. And of course, without a strong immune system the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus itself and the resulting infection are called HIV. The final stage of HIV infection is a....
Coding ICD-10-PCS Medical and Surgical-Related Sections: Understanding Measurement and Monitoring, Extracorporeal Assistance and Performance, and Extracorporeal Therapies
Author: Barta, Ann
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2014
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of three articles discussing the Medical and Surgical-related sections of ICD-10-PCS.
In this article, the Journal of AHIMA continues its three part Coding Notes series focusing on the nine Medical and Surgical-related secti....
AHIMA Comments on Proposed Procedure Code Modifications Presented at the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting Held March 2014
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 17, 2014
Comments on the proposed procedure code revisions recommended for implementation
Healthcare Industry Stakeholders Letter to CMS Administrator Tavenner concerning the delay in implementing ICD-10-CM/PCS
Author: Coalition for ICD-10
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 11, 2014
Joint letter to CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner urging the delay of implementing ICD-10-CM/PCS not extend beyond October 1, 2015
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News April 2014
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 2014
emerging news, educational opportunities, practical information on coding with the new ICD-10-CM/PCS, preparatory steps for implementation
Coding ICD-10-PCS Medical and Surgical-Related Sections: Understanding Obstetrics, Placement, And Administration
Author: Barta, Ann
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2014
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a three article series discussing the Medical and Surgical-related sections of ICD-10-PCS.
THERE ARE NINE Medical and Surgical-related sections of ICD-10-PCS. This article, the first in a series of three articles disc....
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