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Coding Root Operations with ICD-10-PCS: Understanding Excision and Resection
Author: Scott, Karen S.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: April 2013
ICD-10-PCS will bring about many changes and challenges for coding professionals. It is important for those involved in coding to start preparing today for the many unique features of the coding system. One of the keys to understanding ICD-10-PCS is the many new definitions and description....
CodeWrite Community Newsletter April 2013
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 2013
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News March 2013
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 2013
top emerging news, educational opportunities, practical information on coding with the new ICD-10-CM/PCS, preparatory steps for implementation
Synergizing ICD-10: Integrating an ICD-10 implementation into other compliance programs will reduce costs, maximize investments
Author: Mitchell, Glenn
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2013
With ICD-10-CM/PCS, there is good news and there is bad news. First, the bad news-the implementation of ICD-10 in any healthcare facility will take ample staff time, financial resources, and strategic planning. But the good news-whether you are a C-suite leader, clinician, or worker bee, t....
CY 2013 OPPS Update
Author: Comfort, Angie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: March 2013
As 2012 drew to a close, US healthcare facilities began the daunting task of reviewing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) update to ensure their chargemaster and systems were up-to-date with the 2013 changes. Th....
Natural Language Processing and Clinical Outcomes: The Promise and Progress of NLP for Improved Care
Author: Townsend, Hilary
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2013
The emergence of electronic health records (EHRs) has necessitated the use of innovative technologies to facilitate the transition from paper-based records for healthcare providers. Natural language processing (NLP) is one technology providers are turning to for improving clinical outcomes....
ICD-10 Timeline for Large Practices at a Glance
Author: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Source: Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: March 02, 2013
Ten More Questions for CAC Vendors
Author: Cassidy, Bonnie S.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: March 2013
Today’s HIM and coding professionals are faced with multiple challenges to increase documentation accuracy and specificity due to new rules and regulations. They also face financial pressure to accelerate billing processes, which can lead to errors and fraudulent c....
CodeWrite Community Newsletter March 2013
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 2013
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News February 2013
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 2013
top emerging news, educational opportunities, practical information on coding with the new ICD-10-CM/PCS, preparatory steps for implementation
FY 2013 ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Updates
Author: Rihanek, Theresa
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2013
Updates have been released for the 2013 ICD-10-CM code set, approved by the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee, as well as the 2013 ICD-10-CM/PCS updates maintained by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). There were minimal changes to the draft code sets in li....
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....
Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2013
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
Charging vs. Coding: Untangling the Relationship for ICD-10
Author: Pilato, Jeff
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2013
While the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS has the potential to put revenue at risk, adding staff to the revenue cycle is rarely an option in today’s cost-cutting environment. There are no extra hands to review charges, double-check bills, or safeguard claims. To mitigate risk, preventive....
Physician Query Examples
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: February 01, 2013
A query can be a powerful communication tool used to clarify documentation in the health record and achieve accurate code assignments. This Practice Brief In Addition provides examples of the different forms of queries available to HIM professionals.
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CodeWrite Community Newsletter February 2013
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 2013
AHIMA Letter to HHS Secretary Regarding Implementation of ICD-10-CM
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: January 09, 2013
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News January 2013
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 2013
top emerging news, educational opportunities, practical information on coding with the new ICD-10-CM/PCS, preparatory steps for implementation
Road Map to 2013: A Guide through Exciting but Unfamiliar HIM Territory and Times
Author: Rollins, Genna
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2013
The preparation for any great journey usually begins with reflection on lessons learned and research on just how those lessons can be utilized down the unpredictable road. The paradigm shift of electronic health records has caused HIM professionals to steer their work and career into promi....
Holistic Coding Requires Amped Up Clinical Documentation
Author: Alonso, Paula; Love, Tammy R.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2013
Accurately coded data does more than just provide the mechanism for appropriate reimbursement. It also tells the story of the patient, the complexity of the patient’s case, and reflects the care provided to the patient. This growing trend of “holistic coding” seems to be....
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....
Using CDI to Meet Federal Quality Measures
Author: Wiedemann, Lou Ann
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2013
Clinical documentation is the foundation of every health record, specifically outlining the reasons for treatment and the quality of care provided to the patient. The lack of consistent and standard clinical content within the health record has been an ongoing challenge to health informati....
ICD-10 Essential for Healthcare Registries
Author: Ruhl, Jennifer L; Zumar, Wendy
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2013
When ICD-10-CM is officially implemented, its code set will not only be used for primary care purposes but also as an invaluable secondary data source used by many types of healthcare registries in the US. A registry can be defined as “an organized system that uses observational stud....
CodeWrite Community Newsletter January 2013
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 2013
AHIMA Leadership Model: ICD-10-CM/PCS Transition
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA leadership model
Publication Date: December 07, 2012
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News December 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: December 2012
CodeWrite Community Newsletter December 2012
Author:
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: December 2012
Progress Notes and Forms (CMS Manual System Transmittal 438)
Author: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Source: Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: November 09, 2012
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News November 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: November 2012
Anatomy of a Physician Coder: Small, medium, and large physician practices all feature these multi-tasking, multi-responsibility coders
Author: Eramo, Lisa A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2012
An analysis of the “physician coder” anatomy would reveal a cornucopia of responsibilities nestled under this one succinct title.
They are equal parts clinical documentation improvement specialist, office manager, patient counselor, physician process tracker, coder... the list goes....
Working Together: HIM Collaborating with Physicians on ICD-10
Author: McKnight, Wanda G; Madden, Angie
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2012
Tennessee HIM professionals have worked for years to build positive relationships with physicians. ICD-10 offers another chance for collaboration.
Healthcare is inherently a stressful, fast-paced, and diverse industry. Naturally there will be times where different heal....
Bridging the ICD-10 Divide through Advocacy: New National AHIMA Advocacy Initiative will Mirror THIMA ICD-10 Outreach Efforts
Author: Asmonga, Donald D.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2012
AHIMA has long advocated for ICD-10, and these advocacy efforts have overcome some stout barriers to ensure the implementation of the modern, more detailed classification system. Even with this recent success and the reassurance that comes with the final ICD-10 implementation date set for....
Transitioning a Physician Practice to ICD-10
Author: Rose, Angela Dinh
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 2012
In August 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its much-anticipated final ruling on the implementation deadline for the ICD-10-CM/PCS classification system-October 1, 2014.1 The transition to this highly awaited coding system will require appropriate planning,....
Taking the Sting out of Injection and Infusion Coding
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 2012
Injection and infusion coding is a challenging area, thanks to vast instructional notes, hierarchy rules, and payer-specific policies.
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) defines the terms “injection” and “infusion” as:
Injection—delivers a dosage in one “shot,” r....
Embracing CAC Beyond Reimbursement Initiatives
Author: Cassidy, Bonnie S.; Gorman-Klug, Catherine; Taylor, Lisa Brooks
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2012
A key theme for the healthcare industry in 2012 has been embracing technology, and people have begun practicing what they preach. Computer-assisted coding (CAC)-with natural language processing (NLP) or natural language understanding (NLU) capabilities-will soon be integrated into the coding w....
ICD-10 Debunked and Confirmed: Learning about ICD-10 from the Past, and the North
Author: Gemmell, Doris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2012
Seven ICD-10 Myths Confusing Healthcare Today, and the Canadian-Proven Reality
Heads up: ICD-10 is coming. Actually... heads “north.”
American healthcare providers curious about how the pending ICD-10 implementation will impact their processes need only to look to the....
CodeWrite Community Newsletter November 2012
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: November 2012
Defining the Core Clinical Documentation Set for Coding Compliance
Author: Cassidy, Bonnie S.
Source: AHIMA report
Publication Date: October 15, 2012
Overview of FY 2013 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Regulation
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA regulation analysis
Publication Date: October 09, 2012
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News October 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 2012
Unraveling Sepsis Coding in ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: October 2012
Coding scenario
An 89-year-old female was taken to the emergency department after being found semi-conscious with markedly abnormal vital signs—a fever of over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, a heart rate of 100 beats per minute, and a respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minu....
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.
Big Chill: Just One New ICD-9-CM Code Added During Current Freeze
Author: Bielby, Judy A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2012
New, deleted, and revised ICD-9-CM codes are included every year in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) annual update to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). But only one new ICD-9-CM code, effective October 1, 2012, has been added to the code set due to the ongo....
EHRs Offer Coders Opportunities, Challenges
Author: Batres, Janie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: October 2012
With emerging technologies like electronic health record systems (EHRs) and computer-assisted coding (CAC) gaining traction in the healthcare industry, coding professionals are being presented with more challenges and opportunities than ever before. The shift from paper-based records to electr....
Transcription Beyond Transcription: Health IT allows transcriptionists to assist with CDI, other HIM functions
Author: Carnrite, Michael; Sumner, Susan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2012
For decades Medical transcription has been an important fixture of the health information management (HIM) department. Compiling, managing, and retaining transcribed documents as a subset of the entire patient medical record is a foundational role for HIM professionals. And while the electron....
CodeWrite Community Newsletter October 2012
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 2012
AHIMA Letter to Secretary Sebelius and Attorney General Holder Concerning EM Coding in EHRs
Author: Gordon, Lynne Thomas
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: September 26, 2012
ICD-10-CM/PCS Transition: Planning and Preparation Checklist
Author: Bowman, Sue E; Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: September 24, 2012
The content in this checklist has been retired. It is made available for historical purposes only. More recent information is available here.
ICD-10 Preparation Checklist
Author: Bowman, Sue E; Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: September 24, 2012
CodeWrite Community Newsletter September 2012
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 2012
AHIMA Comments on CMS' Proposed Hospital Outpatient Prospective and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs, published in the July 30, 2012 Federal Register
Author: Sheridan, Patty Thierry; Gordon, Lynne Thomas
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: September 04, 2012
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News September 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 2012
Back to the Basics of Spine Surgery: Anatomy, Terminology Knowledge Can Improve Coding
Author: Kuehn, Lynn
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: September 2012
The human spine is a complex unit that combines the structures of both the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Understanding the anatomy, terms and definitions, and procedure concepts associated with spinal surgery can make for a considerably smoother coding process.
Anatomy of the Spine....
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News August 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 2012
Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Conditions
Author: Bielby, Judy A
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: August 2012
The coding of acute, subacute, and chronic conditions can be challenging. Acute conditions are typically sudden in onset or have a rapid onset in severe or sudden symptoms. Acute conditions often have a short course. Conversely, chronic conditions have a much slower course than acute condi....
Not Your Average Encounter: Quirky ICD-10 Codes
Author: AHIMA
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: August 2012
One look at the ICD-10-CM/PCS codebook proves that life is full of surprises. With ICD-10 stepping up the specificity of clinical codes, coders now have access to descriptions that can accurately capture even the most surprising of medical conundrums.
The increased specificity is....
CodeWrite Community Newsletter August 2012
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: August 2012
Preparing for RAC Prepayment Reviews
Author: Easterling, Sharon; Wilson, Donna D
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: August 2012
We are now midway through 2012, and still awaiting the start of RAC prepayment reviews. The program was originally scheduled to start shortly after January 1, 2012, but has been pushed back until sometime during the summer of 2012. In the meantime, we are in the midst of struggling to....
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News July 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 2012
CodeWrite Community Newsletter July 2012
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Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: July 2012
ICD-10-CM Update 2012
Author: Kostick, Karen M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: July 2012
This article highlights the 2012 ICD-10-CM update as approved by the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee. The 2012 ICD-10-CM update includes the addition of new codes that already exist in ICD-9-CM, implemented in the FY 2012 ICD-9-CM update or recently incorporated into ICD-10 th....
Advancing Technology Connects Transcription and Coding: The Developing Role of NLP, NLU, and CAC in HIM
Author: Dooling, Julie A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2012
For many years transcription and coding departments have been two separate and independent structures within health information management (HIM).
While these areas have always been interdependent regarding their need to share documentation, their technology platforms have op....
Best Practices for Coding Productivity: Assessing Productivity in ICD-9 to Prepare for ICD-10
Author: DeVault, Kathryn
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: July 2012
As organizations begin to prepare for ICD-10 implementation, the question of coder productivity is usually close to the top of everyone's list. Addressing productivity in ICD-9-CM will provide a baseline of information crucial for the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS.
The AHIMA e-HIM Cod....
Problem-Centered Care Delivery: How Interface Terminology Makes Standardized Health Information Possible
Author: Bronnert, June; Masarie, Chip; Naeymi-Rad, Frank; Rose, Eric; Aldin, Greg
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2012
Terminologies ensure that the 'languages of medicine' can be understood by both humans and machines.
Electronic health records (EHRs) are the industry standard for documenting patient care. Industry initiatives and government legislation have facilitated EHR i....
Computer-Assisted Coding at the Cleveland Clinic: A Strategic Solution: Addressing Clinical Documentation Improvement, ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation, and More
Author: Hartman, Kathy; Phillips, Shannon Connor; Sornberger, Lyman
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2012
How one organization is improving documentation and quality of care through innovation and transformation.
There Are Critical Reasons for Not Further Delaying the Implementation of the New ICD-10 Coding System
Author: Averill, Richard F.; Bowman, Sue E
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2012
Abstract: On April 17, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a rule proposing postponement of the implementation date for the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition diagnosis codes (ICD-10-CM) and procedure codes (ICD-10-PCS) by one year to October 1, 2014. An article in Health Affairs titled "There Are Important Reasons For Delaying the Implementation Of The New ICD-10 Coding System" asserts that the ICD-10-CM conversion will be "expensive, arduous, disruptive, and of limited direct clinical benefit." Contrary to the conclusions in this article, implementation of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets will provide major advantages over the existing ICD-9-CM code set. Implementation is long overdue and will provide significant cost benefits. Any further implementation delay will increase the cost of the transition as well as perpetuate the costs and negative consequences associated with continued reliance on imprecise diagnosis and procedure information.
Welcome to ICD-10 University: Lessons Learned from the ICD-10 Summit
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2012
The annual AHIMA meeting took healthcare industry professionals to school on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code set.
The ICD-10-CM codes T39.016A (Underdosing of aspirin, initial encounter) and R42 (Dizziness and giddiness) would have come in handy at the 2012 ICD-10 Summi....
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....
AHIMA comments on CMS' proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payments Systems
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: June 11, 2012
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News June 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: June 2012
‘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....
The DRG Shift: A New Twist for ICD-10 Preparation
Author: Long, Peri L
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: June 2012
Every generation has a few defining moments they can look back upon-big news events, clothing and fashion trends, hair styles, and maybe even a dance craze or two.
Today's healthcare industry is currently experiencing a defining moment of its own: preparations for the transition to the In....
Transitioning to ICD-10-CM/PCS in the Classroom: Countdown to 2014
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2012
This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.
ICD-10: Our Red-Letter Day
Author: Gordon, Lynne Thomas
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2012
The first day of school. The day of your wedding. The first day of a new job. Each of these are big, memorable dates that first loom on calendars and then linger long in memory.
For many of us in the HIM profession, October 1, 2013, was a red-letter day too-the original impl....
Preparing for ICD-10-CM in the Emergency Department: Approaches to Improve Emergency Department Documentation
Author: Stanfill, Mary H
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2012
Taking the right steps now will allow hospitals to improve emergency department documentation and adequately prepare for the future implementation of ICD-10-CM coding.
Obtaining the sufficient clinical documentation needed to support code assignment is a challenge in ICD-9-CM....
8 Steps to Success in ICD-10-CM/PCS Mapping: Best Practices to Establish Precise Mapping Between Old and New ICD Code Sets
Author: De, Suman
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2012
Just as drivers must select the proper road map for planning a trip, healthcare organizations must also manage their code translation process through a defined road map.
This article provides essential guidance to healthcare organizations on adopting best practices that will....
ICD-10 Delay Impacts All Sectors of Healthcare: Industry Attempts to Answer the Question ‘What Now?’
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2012
As news of the ICD-10 implementation delay sinks in, government, providers, and educators assess the impact.
"The ICD-10 deadline will not be delayed. October 1, 2013 will be the first day of its use. Prepare or get left behind."
This mantra had been repea....
CodeWrite Community Newsletter June 2012
Author:
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 2012
Coding Trends of Medicare Evaluation and Management Services
Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Inspector General
Source: Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: May 15, 2012
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News May 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 2012
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....
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....
Coding Diabetes Mellitus in ICD-10-CM: Improved Coding for Diabetes Mellitus Complements Present Medical Science
Author: Kostick, Karen M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: May 2012
Results of a recent coding and clinical documentation pilot study indicate that the ICD-10-CM coding classification changes made for diabetes mellitus have significantly improved coding for this disease. The results of the study noted that although a few ICD-10-CM "unspecified" diabetes codes....
CodeWrite Community Newsletter May 2012
Author:
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 2012
Start Implementing ICD-10
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2012
You’ve arrived! Now just determine your position in healthcare to get your ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation needs.
A brief list of the job types, organized by facility type.
Physician’s Office
Physician Champion
You are the resource physicia....
Role-based Model for ICD-10 Implementation: Timeline for Physician's Office
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: April 04, 2012
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Role-based Model for ICD-10 Implementation: Academic Timeline for Current Students
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: April 04, 2012
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ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News April 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 2012
CodeWrite Community Newsletter April 2012
Author:
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 2012
Ensuring Remote Coding Compliance
Author: Comfort, Angie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: April 2012
More and more HIM department managers are turning to remote coding. However, before implementing this staffing model, managers must answer several questions regarding the privacy and security of patient information, including:
What are the compliance risks?
How will privacy and secu....
FY 2012 ICD-10-PCS Updates
Author: Rihanek, Theresa
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: April 2012
Limited updates were made to ICD-10-PCS for fiscal year 2012 as set forth under the partial code freeze established by the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee.1 The freeze is intended to aid the transition to the new code set by limiting updates for 2012 and 2013 to essential chan....
It's Your Move: Using Gaming and Simulation Exercises in ICD-10 Planning
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2012
From diagnoses coding, software development and deployment, and payment change the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS will revolutionize healthcare and health information. Each sector within the industry is coming to understand the scale of the change, but many have yet to fully understand and appre....
ICD-TEN: Top Emerging News March 2012
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 2012
ICD-10 Toolkit: New Toolkit Provides Resources to Assist with the ICD-10 Transition
Author: AHIMA
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2012
Data form the foundation of the US healthcare system, and the dependence on healthcare data will continue to grow for the purposes of research, reimbursement, and quality measurement. These demands require the adoption of a new, more precise code set that can better accommodate changing healthc....
RAC Inpatient Coding Denials: Key Areas of Improper Payment in permanent program
Author: Wilson, Donna D
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: March 2012
The Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) demonstration program found that "most of the overpayment amounts collected by the RACs (about 85 percent) were from inpatient hospital providers," and "almost half of the improper payments were the result of incorrect coding."1 Things have changed with....
CodeWrite Community Newsletter March 2012
Author:
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 2012
ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation Toolkit. Appendix B: Listing of Resources for Physician Practices and Users of Only ICD-10-CM
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA toolkit
Publication Date: February 2012
ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation Toolkit Appendix A: Listing of Resources
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA toolkit
Publication Date: February 2012
ICD-10 Critical Pathway for Getting Started : 2012 and Beyond
Author: AHIMA; HIMSS
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: February 20, 2012
February 17, 2012
Background
The transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS comes with various unknowns such as quality of coded data, reimbursement rates, and interoperability. Published in January 2009, the HIPAA regulation that required this transition to occur must be i....
ICD-10 Critical Pathway for Getting Started : 2012 and Beyond [matrix]
Author: AHIMA; HIMSS
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: February 20, 2012
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