Author: Boyle, Ginger; Kostick, Karen M.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: March 2011

Multiple factors contribute to urinary tract infections (UTIs); common causes are aging and medications, especially in combination.

Aging is associated with changes in kidney structure and muscle strength. The kidneys lose their ability to filter waste from the blood. Muscles in the....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: February 02, 2011

Author: Simmons, Cortnie R.

Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article

Publication Date: February 02, 2011

This is the first in a series of articles focusing on body systems, the systems' common medical terminology, and some differences in the systems' ICD-10-CM/PCS code assignments.

So here we are in 2011, a little bit closer to October 2013, and by now every coding professional should k....

Author: Carolan, Katie

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: February 2011

HIM professionals can help move their organizations' ICD-10-CM/PCS transitions off the back burner by working with their systems' vendors to establish upgrade schedules, training, and transition staffing.

The ramp-up to ICD-10-CM/PCS has been slow...at best. Focused on implement....

Author: Bowman, Sue E

Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article

Publication Date: January 06, 2011

The General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs) were developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a general purpose translation tool to assist in the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS and are intended to be used b....

Author: AHIMA

Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article

Publication Date: January 06, 2011

Preparation has begun for the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS. As transition quickly grows closer, it is critical that all AHIMA-certified Professionals are ready to adapt to the new changes. The Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management’s (CCHIIM) new recertific....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: January 02, 2011

Author: Dimick, Chris

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2011

Seven stories unfolding in 2011 illustrate the sweeping changes under way in what will be an active and sometimes tumultuous year in health information management.
Each year brings change to HIM, whether it is coding modifications, compliance changes, or new technology. But 2011 promises....

Author: Zeisset, Ann M.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: January 2011

Note: This article has been updated.  The updated version is available here.

Author: Bowman, Sue E; Leon-Chisen, Nelly

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2011

The ICD-10-CM/PCS final rule requires HIPAA covered entities adopt the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets by October 1, 2013. Adoption is not required for noncovered entities such as property and casualty insurance health plans, workers' compensation programs, and disability insurance programs....