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FY 2017 Updates to ICD-10-CM
Author: Rugg, Donna
Source: Journal of AHIMA | Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 2016
The ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee’s code freeze, first implemented after the October 1, 2011 annual update, has finally thawed. For fiscal year (FY) 2017 the ICD-10-CM classification is back on track with annual code and guideline updates. Due to the thousands of new/....
Coding Skin and Soft Tissue Lesion Excision in CPT
Author: Jones, Lolita M.
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: November 2016
Coding the excision of skin and soft tissue lesions, either benign or malignant, can be difficult because of the numerous Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)® coding guidelines. This article will explain how these guidelines can be applied in a consistent and logical manner to ensure that....
CodeWrite (November 2016)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: November 2016
Monthly newsletter containing practical news for coding, reimbursement, and healthcare compliance
Ongoing Challenges of ICD-10-CM Coding in the Post-Acute Care Setting: Coding Sequelae of Cerebral Vascular Disease
Author: LePage, Staci
Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: November 2016
The objective of this article is to examine the ICD-10-CM coding issues involved with the coding of sequelae of cerebral vascular disease.
Developing a Plan to Master Physician Engagement
Author: Combs, Tammy
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: October 27, 2016
Mastering physician engagement can be a challenging process, but it is within reach when you develop a plan of action and have a little patience. During AHIMA’s 2016 CDI Summit: Advancing the Documentation Journey, held August 1-2 in Washington, DC, Dr. John Showalter, MD, MSIS, University....
AHIMA Comments on ICD-10-CM proposals presented at the September 2016 ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance (C&M) Committee
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: October 03, 2016
Comment letter to Donna Pickett, ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee, National Center for Health Statistics
Auditing ICD-10 Through the Lens of Education
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA | Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: October 2016
The complex and sophisticated nature of ICD-10-CM/PCS has increased both the intellectual demands on coding professionals and the importance of an educational approach to the audit process. On October 1, 2016 regular updates to ICD-10 will begin, marked by the introduction of over 5,500 n....
CodeWrite (October 2016)
Author: AHIMA Staff
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 2016
Monthly newsletter containing practical news for coding, reimbursement, and healthcare compliance
Tying Together CDI, ICD-10, and Healthcare Data Analytics: How CDI Programs and ICD-10 Are Impacting Data Analytics—and The Benefits Healthcare Organizations Are Seeing
Author: Bradley, Paul
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2016
A year in and ICD-10 is almost approaching the point of old news.
Of course—I’m kidding! Nothing could be further from the truth. From a data analytics perspective, the impact of ICD-10 is only beginning to be realized and understood.
For one, this first year....
Coding High-Risk Pregnancy: What’s New for 2017?
Author: Sanvik, Gina
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: September 14, 2016
With the release of the FY 2017 updates to the ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines, there’s a lot for coding professionals to review. This post will take a closer look at one of the updates in Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (O00-O9A). The guideline for “P....
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