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Coding Checkup: Determining the New Normal for Coding Accuracy in a Post-ICD-10 World
Author: Butler, Mary
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2017
In many ways ICD-10 coding professionals share a lot in common with college students preparing to spend a semester abroad. Both spend invaluable hours in a classroom learning the nuances and permutations of a new language, as well as months of practicing their new skills in workshops with....
Ins and Outs of HCCs
Author: Fernandez, Valerie
Source: Journal of AHIMA | Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: June 2017
A Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) is defined as a risk adjustment model that is used to calculate risk scores to predict future healthcare costs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) CMS-HCC model is used to predict healthcare spending for Medicare Advantage Pl....
CodeWrite (May 2017)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: May 2017
Monthly newsletter containing practical news for coding, reimbursement, and healthcare compliance
Evolving Roles in Clinical Documentation Improvement: Physician Practice Opportunities
Author: Barnette, Erin; Endicott, Melanie; Ericson, Cheryl E; Wieczorek, Michelle M.
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2017
In order to effectively discuss clinical documentation improvement (CDI) opportunities in physician practices, it is important to first understand the drivers and goals of a physician practice CDI program. Historically, diagnosis codes have had little impact in regard to physician practice paym....
Understanding Respiratory Diagnoses
Author: Ward, Maria
Source: Journal of AHIMA | Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: May 2017
Coding respiratory cases can sometimes lead to coding professionals getting bogged down in the circle of sequencing instructions, inclusions, and exclusions. This article will help readers gain a better understanding of the differences in the diagnoses that all come with a majority of the....
AHIMA Query Toolkit - Retired
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA toolkit
Publication Date: April 2017
AHIMA Comments on ICD-10-PCS Proposals Presented at March 2017 ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 06, 2017
AHIMA Comments on October 2017 ICD-10-CM Proposals Presented at March 2017 ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: April 06, 2017
Back to Basics: APC Payment Methodology
Author: Tomak, Tracey
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: April 2017
In August of 2000, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). The objective of the APC payment system was to control costs and increase efficiencies for outpatient ser....
How a Code is Born (and How You Can Be Involved)
Author: Martin, Ginny
Source: AHIMA newsletter article | CodeWrite
Publication Date: April 2017
If you were asked to assign a code for a diagnosis or procedure, you probably wouldn’t have a problem doing that. Our coding classes explained how to assign an ICD-10-CM code by first looking up the correct term in the Alphabetic Index, verifying the code in the Tabular List, and fol....
CodeWrite (April 2017)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: April 2017
Monthly newsletter containing practical news for coding, reimbursement, and healthcare compliance
Coding and Quality Measures Brief. OP-8: MRI Lumbar Spine for Low Back Pain
Author: Handlon, Lauree
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: April 2017
In this edition of the "Coding and Quality Measures Brief," we will examine the technical specifications and the coding opportunities specific to outpatient measure eight (OP-8) for MRI lumbar spine for low back pain.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has....
New CPT Codes Describe Emerging Technologies in the Treatment of Heart Failure
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2017
For 2017, there are new CPT category III codes describing procedures involving cardiac contractility modulation systems and implantable counterpulsation ventricular assistance devices. These emerging technologies are currently undergoing clinical trials. These codes are scheduled to sunset....
Pneumonia and COPD Reporting in the Inpatient Setting
Author: Reed, Andretta
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2017
This article highlights pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) code selections and proper sequencing based on healthcare provider documentation, ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and ICD-10-CM conventions. As additional coding guidance continues to....
2017 CPT Coding Update
Author: Huey, Kim
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2017
The 2017 update to the CPT code set brings fewer new codes than in previous years but more guideline changes and clarifications, as well as revisions in code description. One Appendix is deleted and a new one is created. There are a total of 149 new CPT codes, 498 revised codes, and 81 del....
New Study Illuminates the Ongoing Road to ICD-10 Productivity and Optimization
Author: Alakrawi, Zahraa M; Watzlaf, Valerie J.M.; Nemchik, Scot; Sheridan, Patty Thierry
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2017
To quantify the impact of ICD-10-CM/PCS (ICD-10) on coding productivity, Ciox Health, in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Health Information Management, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, conducted a previous study published in the August 2016....
CodeWrite (March 2017)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: March 2017
Monthly newsletter containing practical news for coding, reimbursement, and healthcare compliance
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF/NF) Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Tip Sheets
Author: AHIMA Long Term Care CDI Workgroup
Source: AHIMA Task Force
Publication Date: February 2017
These tips focus on the language and/or wording that will garner greater details and specificity of the coded data for a given
diagnosis, condition, and disease. In addition to the focus on coded data, these tips also include information to reflect quality care, frequency of documentation requirements, and documentation sources. These tips are meant to provide guidance in recognizing gaps in the clinical documentation.
Evolution of Coding Information/Resources to an Organization-wide Portal Site
Author: Gibbs, Sally
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2017
How does a healthcare system with 24 hospitals, 40 physician offices, and 50 free-standing ambulatory surgery centers that spans from the entire state of California to just over the Oregon border continue to keep their coding and billing staff current with the latest coding guidelines and....
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....
CodeWrite (February 2017)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: February 2017
Monthly newsletter containing practical news for coding, reimbursement, and healthcare compliance
Use of Automated SNOMED CT Clinical Coding in Clinical Decision Support Systems for Preventive Care
Author: Al-Hablani, Bader
Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management
Publication Date: January 2017
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study is to discuss and analyze the use of automated SNOMED CT clinical coding in clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) for preventive care. The central question that this study seeks to answer is whether the utilization of SNOMED CT i....
Changing the Way We Code Moderate (Conscious) Sedation
Author: Foley, Dianna
Source: AHIMA newsletter article | CodeWrite
Publication Date: January 2017
The 2017 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding will involve a change regarding moderate (conscious) sedation. Under conscious sedation, patients can purposefully respond to verbal commands. Airway or cardiovascular support is not required, and the patient's own breathing is sufficie....
Coding and Quality Measures Brief. Patient Safety Indicator 11: Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate
Author: Drake, Suzanne P
Source: AHIMA newsletter article | CodeWrite
Publication Date: January 2017
This "Coding and Quality Measures Brief" will examine the technical specifications and the coding opportunities specific to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient Safety Indicator 11 (PSI 11) for Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate.
This information....
CodeWrite (January 2017)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 2017
Monthly newsletter containing practical news for coding, reimbursement, and healthcare compliance
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