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Evaluation and Management Documentation and Coding Technology Adoption
Author: Fenton, Susan H.; Gamm, Larry D.
Source: AHIMA Computer-Assisted Coding Meeting
Publication Date: October 05, 2007
Evaluation and Management Documentation and Coding: Results from an Exploratory Study
Author: Fenton, Susan H.; Gamm, Larry D.
Source: AHIMA Foundation | AHIMA eContent
Publication Date: May 02, 2007
Ensuring Proper Wound Care Service Coding: OIG Highlights Need for Organizations to Assess Wound Care Coding Practices
Author: Bryant, Gloryanne H.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2007
This year the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued two reports relating to wound care services and Medicare payments. As the OIG has included wound care services as part of its 2007 work plan, coding and HIM professionals should review each report and re-assess their organization̵....
Ensuring Compliant Malnutrition Coding
Author: Bryant, Gloryanne H.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: October 2011
Coding malnutrition has always been a challenge, especially since MS-DRGs were implemented. However, with Recovery Audit Contractors and other regulatory auditing being initiated across the country, providers and HIM professionals must be proactive rather than reactive when coding this conditi....
Engaging Physicians in ICD-10 Planning: The Documentation Link
Author: Bryant, Gloryanne H.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: May 2012
There is much to do before we reach ICD-10 go-live in our organizations-including engaging the medical staff. Physician engagement is important in all healthcare settings and initiatives, but it will be essential in an organization's successful transition to ICD-10.
Obtaining engage....
Endoscopic Surgery Brings Relief to Sinus Patients
Author: Huff-Allen, Angela; Wills-Dubose, Sarah
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2004
Millions of people are afflicted with chronic sinusitis annually. Most patients can be effectively treated with antibiotics, but for those who cannot, surgery is often recommended.
Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is one of the fastest growing procedures performed in the field of otolaryng....
Endocrine System and ICD-10-CM/PCS
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....
E/M Options in the Outpatient Arena
Author: Jones, Lolita M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2001
Under the Medicare ambulatory payment classification (APC) system, hospitals must establish criteria for mapping the medical care rendered in the emergency department and hospital-based outpatient settings to appropriate CPT medical visit codes. Do you know how to establish a sound rationale f....
E/M Coding Problems Plague Physicians, Coders
Author: King, Mitchell S.; Lipsky, Martin S; Sharp, Lisa
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2002
As the government turns its high beams on fraudulent billing, physician E/M coding is raising questions. With several studies spotlighting the difficulty physicians have in applying CPT E/M codes, the authors wanted to know if credentialed coders had the same problem. Heres what they fou....
E/M Coding: Hospital Clinic Model
Author: American Hospital Association; AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: June 24, 2003
E/M Coding for Nonphysician Practitioner Services
Author: Cox, William G.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: June 2004
Effective January 1, 1988, a provision of the Balanced Budget Act of 1977 (Section 4511) removed restrictions on settings where nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists provide services. The definition of a clinical nurse specialist was also modified to requir....
E/M Coding: Emergency Department Model
Author: American Hospital Association; AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: June 24, 2003
E/M Coding: Critical Care Model
Author: American Hospital Association; AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: June 24, 2003
Embracing ICD-10 Advocacy: HIM Professionals Must Offer Implementation Help to Physicians
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....
E/M Auditing: Establishing an Effective Audit Program
Author: Boppre, Debra
Source: AHIMA online training
Publication Date: April 07, 2011
Seminar Date: April 7, 2011
Faculty: Debra Boppre, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P
Description
E/M Auditing: Establishing an Effective Audit Program focuses on developing the required skills to accurately validate physician practice E/M services from a compliance perspective. This....
Electronic Documentation Templates Support ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation (2015 update)
Author: AHIMA Work Group
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2015
Editor’s Note: This Practice Brief supersedes the October 2012 Practice Brief “Electronic Documentation Templates Support ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation.”
Improving patient care continues to take center stage in the healthcare industry, as demonstrated by an increa....
Electronic Documentation Templates Support ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2012
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Effects of ICD-10 on Coding Productivity
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: March 10, 2016
In the years leading up to ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation, doomsdayers chanted horror stories of expected productivity losses of up to 50 percent. Now that we are nearly six months post-implementation, I’ve yet to hear about an instance where such a prediction came true.....
Effectiveness of ICD-10-CM in Capturing Public Health Diseases
Author: Watzlaf, Valerie J.M.; Garvin, Jennifer Hornung; Moeini, Sohrab; Firouzan, Patricia Anania
Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management
Publication Date: June 2007
This research study examined the usefulness of the ICD-10-CM system in capturing public health diseases (reportable diseases or the nationally notifiable infectious diseases, leading causes of death, and morbidity/mortality related to terrorism), when compared to ICD-9-CM.
It also examined agreement levels of coders when coding public health diseases in both ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM.
Effective and Efficient Public Health Reporting Using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
Author: Watzlaf, Valerie J.M.; Garvin, Jennifer Hornung; Moeini, Sohrab; Firouzan, Patricia Anania
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 31, 2006
Effective Public Health Reporting Using ICD-10-CM
Valerie JM Watzlaf, PhD, FAHIMA, RHIA, Jennifer Hornung Garvin, PhD, FAHIMA, RHIA, CTR, CCS, CPHQ, Sohrab Moeini, BSIS, and Patti Firouzan, MSIS, RHIA
Impact
Introduction
The emergence of ICD-10-CM brings anticipation about....
DSM-5 vs. ICD-10-CM
Author: Foley, Dianna
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: August 10, 2016
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) and the International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) both present ways to classify diseases. In the case of DSM-5, it is strictly for mental dis....
DRG Grouping and ICD-10-CM/PCS
Author: Foley, Margaret M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2015
Prior to the October 1, 2015 implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS, every hospital must examine how the new code set will impact MS-DRG reimbursement. A recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) analysis indicates the overall effect of the transition to ICD-10 on hospital reimburs....
Do You Want Fries With That? Decoding All the 'Extras' in Physician Visits
Author: Davies, Sharon
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2016
Place an order at almost any fast food chain and you can expect to hear the cashier ask, “Do you want fries with that?” From fries to soft drinks to apple pie desserts, extras abound at any given restaurant. When working on the coding for physician visits, it’s important to keep all the p....
‘Don't Slow Down’: An ICD-10 Summit Wrap-Up
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2012
In an industry facing several distractions from various government initiatives and regulation changes, ICD-10-CM/PCS became the center of attention from April 16-17 as top experts and interested parties gathered in Baltimore, MD to discuss the ongoing transition to the new code set at the 2012....
Don’t Let Preventable CPT Coding Mistakes Cause Heartburn
Author: Clack, Crystal
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2015
Every medical practice should have preventive measures in place to avoid costly coding and billing audits, errors, and subsequent delays in payment. Incorrectly coded claims, missing charges on a patient encounter, and other mistakes can take a substantial bite out of both practice and ph....
Don't Let Gastroesophageal Coding Cause Heartburn: Using GERD to Discuss Coding Symptoms Versus Diagnosis
Author: Sims, Kimberly F
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2016
More than 60 million American adults experience heartburn at least once a month, and more than 15 million adults suffer daily from heartburn.1 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is weak or relaxes inappropriately, allowing the stomach’s....
Documenting Pharmacogenomic Testing with CPT Codes
Author: Hefti, Erik ; Blanco, Javier G
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2016
The “personalized medicine” paradigm is at the forefront of discussions about the future of healthcare, and a wealth of new data concerning how human genetic variation contributes to drug response has the potential to change the practice of medicine. The promise of treating pat....
Documentation Requirements for Reporting Professional Services
Author: Clark, Margi
Source: Brief Encounter
Publication Date: July 02, 2001
Here are some specific suggestions for improving the clarity and usefulness of physician record entries to support Evaluation and Management code levels.
History
Chief complaint with adjectives (8)
Site, description, severity, duration, timing (when) context (what is patient do....
Documentation Issues in ICD-10-CM/PCS
Author: Rhinehart, Ebenetta M
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: April 2015
Clinical documentation specialists (CDS’s) are experiencing an increased emphasis on the work they do because of the increased specificity required for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding. Currently, unanswered queries are a nuisance and may result in an inaccurate diagnosis-related group&nbs....
Documentation: Impact on ICD-10 Coding, Case Mix, and Quality Measures
Author: Perez, Mario A. III; Tully, Melinda
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 21, 2005
Introduction
Public, consumer, and regulatory demands for meaningful and useful quality of care information call for a response from healthcare providers and HIM professionals. Healthcare leaders must treat public performance reporting and report cards as a strategic opportunity to act pr....
Documentation Guidelines for E&M Services
Author: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Source: Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: May 09, 2006
Dissecting the Operative Report for Accurate ICD-10-PCS Code Assignment
Author: DeVault, Kathryn
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2016
The implementation of ICD-10-PCS has created new challenges in coding surgical procedures. While coding professionals have always been expected to read and interpret all surgical documentation, ICD-10-PCS has increased the level of understanding necessary for accurate code assignment.
Disorders of the Breast
Author: Prophet, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 1996
Carcinoma
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Risk factors include a personal or family history of breast cancer, delayed childbearing, and personal history of benign breast disease.
A tumor may be identified by mammogram or self-examination. Many tumors are d....
Disease of the Eye and Ear
Author: Simmons, Cortnie R.
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: June 02, 2011
While the last article we discussed the musculoskeletal system, this article will be discussing diseases of the eye and ear. The eye and ear are two of the most complex sensory organs. The eye is composed of structures that are not only related to vision but other sensory organs as well. The e....
Differentiating Procedure Approach in ICD-10-PCS: Fifth Character Captures Specificity
Author: Barta, Ann
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: October 2009
One of ICD-10-PCS’s goals is to ensure a complete picture of a patient’s procedure. Completeness means that there is a unique code for all substantially different procedures, including the same procedure performed using a different approach.
All ICD-10-PCS codes are seven....
Differentiating Fracture Coding with Osteoporosis Present
Author: Sanvik, Gina
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: June 08, 2016
While working on the team for AHIMA’s Code-CheckTM Coding Question Service, I’ve noticed several questions related to providing clarification in ICD-10-CM for a fracture in a patient with known osteoporosis.
ICD-10-CM expands the code selection to more than 150 pa....
Diagnostic Services Coding Tips for Physician Offices
Author: Scichilone, Rita A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 1999
Coding for diagnostic services performed in physician offices and clinics requires an understanding of some special reporting guidelines. Here are some helpful tips.
The Question of Ownership
Reporting laboratory and radiology procedures depends on ownershi....
Diagnosis Coding and Medical Necessity: Rules and Reimbursement
Author: Cogley, Janis
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 15, 2004
Introduction
The origins of using diagnosis codes in hospitals and other healthcare settings goes back to the early 1950s when the US Public Health Service and the Veterans Administration extended the concept of using the International Classification of Diseases to hospital indexing of m....
Development of the ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)
Author: Averill, Richard F.; Mullin, Robert L.; Steinbeck, Barbara A.; Goldfield, Norbert I; Grant, Thelma M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 1998
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) has been developed as a replacement for Volume 3 of ICD-9-CM. This article will describe the development and structure of ICD-10-PCS‹as well as describe the modifications that have been made to the system as a result of extensive review and test....
Developing Coding Professionals That Can Code Any Claim
Author: Butler, Mary
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: May 31, 2016
Prior to the implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS, Chloe Phillips, MHA, RHIA, director, HIM and clinical revenue at Brookwood Baptist Health, and her team had a decision to make. Would her organization continue using CPT codes on outpatient and physician claims, or would they dual code them usi....
Developing an ICD-10-CM/PCS Coder Training Strategy
Author: Majerowicz, Anita
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: April 2011
Although the ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation deadline is two and a half years away, it is not too early to begin planning coder training. Solid training plans will ensure a smooth transition and minimize the transition's impact on productivity. A well-planned training strategy will ensure that co....
Developing a Coding Compliance Policy Document (2010 update)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2010
This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.
Developing a Coding Compliance Policy Document (2001)
Author: AHIMA Coding Team
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2001
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Developing a Coder Training Strategy for ICD-10-CM/PCS
Author:
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: December 2009
Determining Principal Diagnosis on Admission and Returns from the Hospital
Author: Lefert, Charlotte
Source: Long Term Care Insights | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: February 2009
Determining the principal diagnosis in long term care facilities can be challenging. With the adoption of HIPAA, definitive guidance for coders in nursing homes was established. It is important that staff performing the task of ICD-9-CM coding is aware and adhere to the requirements and gu....
Destination 10: Healthcare Organization Preparation for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (2004 update)
Author: AHIMA Coding Products and Services Team
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2004
This practice brief has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only.
Designing Decision-Based Coding Education: Integrating ICD-10-CM/PCS and CAC
Author: Smith, Gail I.
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 01, 2011
Data Management a Hot Topic at ICD-10 Summit: Top Ten Lists, Documentation Teams, and Code Freeze Info Among Highlights
Author: DeVault, Kathryn
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2012
The conversion to ICD-10 impacts all segments of healthcare, including data management processes.
The 2012 ICD-10 Summit provided attendees and presenters alike the opportunity to learn from the experiences of their peers and hear first-hand accounts of ICD-10 implementation successe....
Dangerous E/M Coding Practices: Identifying and Remedying Common Sources
Author: Stanfill, Mary H
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2006
Code assignment for physician evaluation and management (E/M) services is inherently problematic because of the multiple coding rules and reporting guidelines that must be applied and the subjectivity of the codes. Consistent E/M coding practices are critical in the physician practice setting.....
CY 2017 OPPS Update
Author: Comfort, Angie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2017
As last year drew to a close, facilities began the looming task of reviewing the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule to ensure their chargemaster and systems were up-to-date with the 2017 changes. The final rule for calendar year (CY) 2017 was released on Novem....
Crosswalk Options for Legacy Systems: Implementing Near-Term Tactical Solutions for ICD-10
Author: Bhuttar, Vijaya Kumar
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2011
Payers that are not ready to migrate from legacy systems are looking at tactical solutions for making their existing systems ICD-10 compliant in the near term. Most solutions involve a crosswalk between old and new code sets, created from four basic options.
For a long time, le....
CPT Updates for CY 2015
Author: Buttner, Patty
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2015
On January 1, 2015, the updates to the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) went into effect. The updates include 276 new codes, including three new Category II codes and 39 new Category III codes. There are a total of 129 revised codes and 137 deleted codes....
CPT Update 2011
Author: Smith, Gail I.; Endicott, Melanie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2011
Each year CPT adds codes to reflect new procedures and surgical techniques. For example, new codes were added in the surgical section to identify procedures performed using balloon catheters.
In addition, CPT continues to make editorial changes and add coding guidelines within the t....
CPT Receives Update for 2014
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2014
On January 1, 2014, the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) was updated with additions, revisions, and deletions. In total, 175 new codes were added, 107 codes were revised, and 47 codes were deleted. In addition, editorial changes and coding guideline addi....
CPT "Monopoly" To Be Examined
Author:
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2001
Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS) has forwarded a letter to HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson criticizing the American Medical Association's "statutory monopoly" on current procedural terminology (CPT) codes. Lott said that Congress will look at the CPT issue when it considers....
CPT Code Updates for 2013
Author: Miller, Jackie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2013
The CPT code set has undergone extensive revisions for 2013, with codes, guidelines, and modifiers being revamped and updated. HIM coding professionals should download and review the CPT 2013 errata on the AMA website before starting to use the new codes. This download can be accessed at w....
CPT Code Updates for 2012
Author: O’Hara, Karen
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2012
The 2012 updates to the CPT code set include 278 new codes, 139 code revisions, and 98 code deletions. This brings the total number of CPT codes to 9,641.
All major sections of the CPT code set, as well as the introduction and appendix A, have undergone changes. Beginning with the i....
CPT Codes for Percutaneous Biliary Procedures
Author: Buttner, Patty
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: June 2016
This year has brought many new additions to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding. This article discusses several new codes related to percutaneous biliary procedures. A new range of 14 codes for percutaneous biliary procedures has been introduced in the Digestive System subse....
CPT Changes for 2002
Author: O'Hara, Karen
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2002
Coders need to keep their resources currentincluding updating the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes every year with the annual CPT book. This article provides a brief summary of the changes made to the CPT 2002 code set. The complete list of changes can be found in Appendix B of....
CPT Changes for 2001
Author: O'Hara, Karen
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2001
CPT 2001 Professional Edition (CPT® 2001) is complete and should be landing on your desk soon. As an introduction to the new book, this article provides a brief summary of the changes in 2001. A complete listing of the code and guideline changes can be found in CPT Changes 2001:....
CPT Changes for 2000
Author: Kirschner, Celeste G.; Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2000
The American Medical Association's CPT 2000 Coding Symposium was held recently in Chicago to discuss the more than 300 revisions in the 2000 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Here is a brief summary of the changes.
A complete listing of the code and guideline changes can be foun....
CPT Category III Codes Cover New, Emerging Technologies: New Codes Developed to Address Issues in Light of HIPAA
Author: Beebe, Michael
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: October 2003
In 1998, the American Medical Association (AMA) initiated the CPT-5 Project. This project was a broad-based and comprehensive effort to make needed and practical enhancements to the CPT code set that would address challenges presented by emerging user needs and HIPAA. One of the initiatives tha....
CPT-5 Supports Performance Measurement, Technology
Author: Beebe, Michael
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: April 2001
Among the needs the CPT-5 Project addresses are changes to enhance the use of CPT by practicing physicians, managed care and other payer organizations, and researchers. The project has made recommendations for improvements in the structure and processes of the CPT codes with deliberate emphasi....
Countdown to ICD-10: Four Organizations, Three Years, One Goal
Author: Piselli, Caroline; von Saleski, Bernice; Belley, Susan; Garrett, Gail S.; Zak, Cindy
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 27, 2010
Introduction:
Caroline Piselli, Moderator
As the countdown to ICD-10 reaches 3 short years, this comprehensive overhaul of healthcare informatics moves front and center for HIM professionals. ICD-10 is on the one hand a massive logistical and technical challenge for every fac....
Countdown to ICD-10-CM/PCS
Author:
Source: AHIMA Advantage
Publication Date: June 2009
Cost of Converting Small Physician Practices to ICD-10 Much Lower than Reported
Author: Kravis, Thomas C; Belley, Susan; Smith, Donna; Averill, Richard F.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: November 2014
The controversial delay of ICD-10 implementation was based in part on the perceived time, cost and lost productivity for physician offices to perform the necessary assessment, training, software conversions, testing and “super bill” updates.1 Current evidence suggests that....
Converting MS-DRGs to ICD-10-CM/PCS: Methods Used, Lessons Learned
Author: Butler, Rhonda R.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2009
Like the rest of us, MS-DRGs have to transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS. The conversion is off to a good start, with a preliminary version already available. The project offered an early test of the General Equivalence Mappings and provides a conversion process for other applications.
In m....
Converting Data to ICD-10 with GEMs: Reference Mapping Tools Will Aid in System Transition
Author: Rihanek, Theresa; DeVault, Kathryn
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2012
Many healthcare organizations use historical coded data in governance and planning activities, contracting, quality improvement, research, and trending. The upcoming implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS will require organizations to identify the types of coded data that will require conversion in o....
Continuing on the Intriguing ICD-10 Journey
Author: Bielby, Judy A
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2016
In 1986, a classroom full of medical record administration students learned that the world would soon transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. The instructor noted that ICD-10 was expected to be completed in about three or four years and that a clinical modification for use in the United States wo....
Common E/M Documentation Issues
Author: Udell, Curtis
Source: Brief Encounter
Publication Date: July 02, 2001
One of the constant challenges facing managers today is evaluating physician documentation and then helping their physicians to improve the content of their patient notes, particularly for evaluation and management (E/M) services.
While physicians may have unique style or flair to t....
Committee Debates ICD-10-PCS Implementation
Author: Prophet, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: September 2001
Proposed changes, if approved, would not become effective until October 1, 2002.
The ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee, cosponsored by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, formerly the Health Care Fina....
Committee Considers ICD-9-CM Changes for 2002
Author: Prophet, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: March 2001
by Sue Prophet, RHIA, CCS
The ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee, cosponsored by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), met on November 17, 2000, in Baltimore, MD. Donna Pickett, RHIA, from NCHS, and Patri....
Comments on the proposed procedure code modifications presented at the March 23rd ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee (C&M) meeting
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 12, 2006
Comments on the proposed procedure code revisions recommended for implementation in October 2006
Comments on the proposed diagnosis code modifications presented at the March 24th ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance (C&M) Committee meeting
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 12, 2006
Comments on the proposed diagnosis code revisions recommended for implementation
Coding Zika Virus
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: February 10, 2016
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in rhesus monkeys. There has recently been a rise in incidences of the Zika virus in Brazil. More than 13 countries in the Americas have reported sporadic Zika virus infections, indicating....
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