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Leading the Transition to ICD-10
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA HoD Resolution
Publication Date: June 18, 2010
Preamble
Whereas, October 1, 2013, has been set by the United States Department of Health and Human Services as the date for adopting the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (ICD-10-CM/PCS);
Whereas, ICD-10-CM/PCS provides significant improvements in reporting diagnostic and procedural data an....
AHIMA Comments on Proposed Diagnosis Code Modifications Presented at the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting Held March 10, 2010
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: June 07, 2010
Comments on the proposed diagnosis code revisions recommended for implementation
ICD-10-CM: A Coder's Coding System
Author: Serling, Sarah A.; Simmons, Cortnie R.
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: June 2010
New Code Set More Specific, Improved
Close your eyes and imagine a coding classification system created for coders instead of statisticians and developed with the help of people who actually use the codes. Even if you can’t envision it, it will become a reality on October 1, 20....
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News June 2010
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 02, 2010
Rooting Out ICD-10 Procedure Codes, Part 4
Author: Barta, Ann
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: June 2010
Editor’s note: This is the fourth of a nine part 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 fo....
New ICD-10-CM Guidelines Released: Highlights of the 2010 Changes
Author: Barta, Ann
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: June 2010
One of the keys to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM is a thorough understanding of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Earlier this year, the National Center for Health Statistics published the 2010 guidelines. This article highlights some of the additions and revis....
Retooling Quality Measures for ICD-10
Author: Giannangelo, Kathy
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: June 2010
Plans and preparation for the October 2013 ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation center on educating the people who collect and store coded data. But equally important is educating the individuals and organizations that use these data for analysis and reporting on the quality of patient care.
Advancing the Academic Transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2010
The content in this practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only. More recent information is available here.
Retooling Quality Measures for ICD-10
Author: Giannangelo, Kathy; Hyde, Linda A.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2010
Plans and preparation for the October 2013 ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation center on educating the people who collect and store coded data. But equally important is educating the individuals and organizations that use these data for analysis and reporting on the quality of patient care.
Coding Hip Fractures
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: June 2010
Hip fractures are most commonly seen in elderly patients. They are a serious concern for this population because they can lead to a decreased quality of life, extended hospitalizations, or admission to nursing facilities.
Two of the most common causes for fractures are falls and ost....
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