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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

Author: Bowman, Sue E

Source: AHIMA testimony and comments

Publication Date: April 17, 2014

Comments on the proposed procedure code revisions recommended for implementation

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

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

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....