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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: September 02, 2010

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....