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Preparing for ICD-10 – beyond the checklist
Author: Youmans, Karen; Myrick, Melissa; Roberts, Mary
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 27, 2010
Introduction
Within this paper, as well as our presentation, we will present our preparation techniques for ICD-10 implementation in a 10-facility Healthcare System including how to utilize internal resources as well as coordination with a consultant. The participant/reader wi....
ICD-10: The Payer's Perspective
Author: Boynton, Angela
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 27, 2010
When the final rule was released in 2009 mandating the United States' migration to ICD-10, too many in the healthcare field were hesitant to make the matter a top priority. However, as the October 1, 2013 compliance deadline approaches the payer industry is beginning to feel the full weight th....
ICD-10-PCS Coding in the Real World
Author: Smith, Donna
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 26, 2010
Introduction
ICD-10-Procedure Coding System (PCS) is a completely different method of assigning codes to surgical procedures, but it has many advantages over its counterpart ICD-9-CM. First of all it is a straightforward system allowing for expansion as new procedures are developed; whil....
Add Another "C" to Your CDI Program: Why "CDCITM (Clinical Documentation and Coding Integrity) is a Best Practice Model
Author: Kruse, Marion G.; Newell, Shannon K
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 25, 2010
Introduction
Inpatient clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs, once found only in a small number of hospitals, have evolved into an essential part of the revenue cycle and quality programs. Reduced reimbursement, expanded compliance initiatives, and increased public and payer....
Optimizing Anatomy and Physiology Review for ICD-10
Author: Henderson, Kellie
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 25, 2010
Overview
As we move into the ICD-10 landscape an increased knowledge of anatomy and physiology is a critical requirement for success. Every coder has a different level of knowledge they draw from today. Identifying knowledge gaps and shoring up our defenses will provide us with informati....
Understanding the Differences within ICD-10-PCS
Author: Simmons, Cortnie R.
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: September 02, 2010
As addressed in the last article, ICD-10-CM: A Coder's Coding System, in the June issue of ICD-Ten, there is no doubt that ICD-10-CM/PCS has undergone a major transformation from what coding professionals have been familiar with over the last 30 years with ICD-9-CM. Changes to the coding syste....
Implementing ICD-10 HIPAA Codes
Author: Steindel, Steven J
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: September 02, 2010
Between now and October 1, 2013, you will be engaged in preparing your site to report HIPAA claims using the ICD-10 counterparts to the current ICD-9 code sets.1 The replacements for ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, ICD-9-Volume 3, and ICD-10-PCS, are vastly expanded and different from current version....
Rooting Out ICD-10 Procedure Codes, Part 7
Author: Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: September 02, 2010
Editor’s note: This is the final part of a series discussing the nine root operation groupings.
The medical and surgical procedure section of ICD-10-PCS contains most but not all procedures typically coded and reported in the hospital inpatient setting. This article is the seventh i....
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News September 2010
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 02, 2010
New ICD-9-CM Procedure Codes for FY 2011
Author: Schraffenberger, Lou Ann
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: September 2010
The new ICD-9-CM procedure codes go into effect October 1, 2010, for fiscal year 2011. This article highlights the new and revised codes for inpatient procedures performed in healthcare facilities across the United States.
The 2011 addenda with the all the changes to the ICD-9-CM pr....
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