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Using CDI Programs to Improve Acute Care Clinical Documentation to Support ICD-10-CM/PCS - Retired
Author: Combs, Tammy
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: January 2016
Editor's note: This brief replaces the 2001 practice brief "Documentation Requirements for the Acute Care Inpatient Record, and the 2013 and 2014 versions of the practice brief "Using CDI Programs to Improve Acute Care Clinical Documentation in Preparation for ICD-10-CM/PCS."
Code Cracker: New Year, New Code Set, New Opportunities
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: January 13, 2016
I am so excited that ICD-10 is finally here—now we can stop wondering when it’s actually going to be implemented and roll up our sleeves to get to work! Now that it’s officially here and everyone is using it, we can really start to dig into the details and take advantage....
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....
HIM Directors Face Outsourcing Realities: Five New Relationship-building Strategies to Consider in 2016
Author: Saponaro, Charlie
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2016
Often viewed as the backbone of a facility’s revenue cycle, health information management (HIM) outsource vendors have seen an explosion in demand as the healthcare industry has transitioned to ICD-10-CM/PCS. Many HIM service companies have seen an increase in volume and client reque....
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....
Putting the ICD-10-CM/PCS GEMs into Practice (2016 update) - Retired
Author: Archer, Anita; Campbell, Angela; D'Amato, Cheryl; McLeod, Melissa; Rugg, Donna
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2016
Editor's Note: This Practice Brief supersedes the May 2013 and March 2010 Practice Briefs titled "Putting the ICD-10-CM/PCS GEMs into Practice."
Mappings between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS will play a critical role in the successful utilization of ICD-10-CM/PCS. The Centers for Me....
Surgical Precision in Clinical Documentation Connects Patient Safety, Quality of Care, and Reimbursement
Author: Kittinger, Benjamin J; Matejicka, Anthony II; Mahabir, Raman C
Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management
Publication Date: January 2016
Abstract
Emphasis on quality of care has become a major focus for healthcare providers and institutions. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has multiple quality-of-care performance programs and initiatives aimed at providing transparency to the public, which provide th....
So You Think You Know Diabetes Mellitus?
Author: DeVault, Kathryn
Source: CodeWrite
Publication Date: January 2016
According to the American Diabetes Association, 9.3 percent of the population—29.1 million people—have diabetes mellitus. This is an increase from 8.3 percent in 2010. Of the 29.1 million who have it now, it's estimated approximately 8.1 million people are undiagnosed.1
Why You Should Care About Clinical Documentation
Author: Sims, Kimberly F
Source: CodeWrite
Publication Date: January 2016
Objective
The objective of this article is to look at how specific and detailed documentation written by the physician can assist with coding procedures with the root operation excision.
The introduction of ICD-10 has brought about an increased need to ensure th....
CodeWrite (January 2016)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: January 2016
Monthly newsletter containing practical news for coding, reimbursement, and healthcare compliance
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