Author: Rode, Dan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2013

Members of the AHIMA staff and ICD-10 Implementation Coalition recently met with the incoming House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee and Health Subcommittee Vice Chairman, Michael Burgess, MD. Discussion included considerations for how to reach out to those physician groups....

Author: Pilato, Jeff

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: February 2013

While the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS has the potential to put revenue at risk, adding staff to the revenue cycle is rarely an option in today’s cost-cutting environment. There are no extra hands to review charges, double-check bills, or safeguard claims. To mitigate risk, preventive....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA testimony and comments

Publication Date: January 09, 2013

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: January 2013

top emerging news, educational opportunities, practical information on coding with the new ICD-10-CM/PCS, preparatory steps for implementation

Author: Rollins, Genna

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2013

The preparation for any great journey usually begins with reflection on lessons learned and research on just how those lessons can be utilized down the unpredictable road. The paradigm shift of electronic health records has caused HIM professionals to steer their work and career into promi....

Author: Ruhl, Jennifer L; Zumar, Wendy

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: January 2013

When ICD-10-CM is officially implemented, its code set will not only be used for primary care purposes but also as an invaluable secondary data source used by many types of healthcare registries in the US. A registry can be defined as “an organized system that uses observational stud....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA leadership model

Publication Date: December 07, 2012

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: December 2012

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: November 2012

Author: Asmonga, Donald D.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: November 2012

AHIMA has long advocated for ICD-10, and these advocacy efforts have overcome some stout barriers to ensure the implementation of the modern, more detailed classification system. Even with this recent success and the reassurance that comes with the final ICD-10 implementation date set for....