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."

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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

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....

Author: AHIMA Staff

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: January 2016

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