Author: Endicott, Melanie

Source: Journal of AHIMA | Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: May 2014

There are a multitude of CPT codes available to report breast procedures, including incision, excision, introduction, mastectomy, repair, and reconstruction. The correct application of these codes requires an in-depth analysis of the notes associated with codes 19000-19396 and an understa....

Author: Barta, Ann

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2014

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of three articles discussing the Medical and Surgical-related sections of ICD-10-PCS.


In this article, the Journal of AHIMA continues its three part Coding Notes series focusing on the nine Medical and Surgical-related secti....

Author: Kohn, Deborah

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2014

The notion of managing and being accountable for the health status of defined populations requires much more sophisticated clinical data collection methods and skills than most healthcare organizations have today. Numerous “coding systems” have been used for decades to successf....

Author: Lee, Howard

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2014

When IBM announced that they were developing a supercomputing system called “Watson,” many fans of literary icon Sherlock Holmes thought of the London-based detective’s trusted friend Dr. John Watson—and not the computer’s actual namesake, IBM founder Thomas Watson. But the mistake isn’t....

Author: AHIMA Work Group

Source: AHIMA toolkit

Publication Date: May 2014

This toolkit provides many of the necessary tools and documents necessary for a successful implementation. It will be helpful to those who wish to plan and prepare for the implementation of CAC in ambulatory (including physician), acute care inpatient, or outpatient hospital settings.

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: May 2014

Monthly newsletter containing practical news for coding, reimbursement, and healthcare compliance

Author: Butler, Mary

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: April 2014

In this web series, HIM professionals working in emerging roles give advice on tackling difficult HIM problems.


The HIM Problem


Even with the delayed compliance date, the demand for coders trained in ICD-10-CM/PCS is growing. Because it can take months for....

Author: Bowman, Sue E

Source: AHIMA testimony and comments

Publication Date: April 17, 2014

Comments on the proposed procedure code revisions recommended for implementation

Author: Coalition for ICD-10

Source: AHIMA testimony and comments

Publication Date: April 11, 2014

Joint letter to CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner urging the delay of implementing ICD-10-CM/PCS not extend beyond October 1, 2015

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: April 2014

emerging news, educational opportunities, practical information on coding with the new ICD-10-CM/PCS, preparatory steps for implementation