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Search Results Found 16 items matching the query. Current Query:   Description Transitioning ICD-10-CM/PCS Data Management Processes   AHIMA e-HIM Workgroup on the Transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS AHIMA Practice Brief, AHIMA E-HIM Task Force Report, AHIMA Journal 10/2/09 This practice brief outlines the technical differences of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS and the mapping tools that facilities can use with their implementations. Applying the Teaching Physician Guidelines   AHIMA AHIMA Practice Brief 8/2/09 This practice brief outlines the basics of the teaching physician guidelines, including the role of the trainee and teaching physician, and what HIM professionals should look for in clinical documentation to properly code and bill services. Transitioning to ICD-10-CM/PCS— An Academic Timeline   AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Academic Transition Workgroup AHIMA Practice Brief 4/2/09 This practice brief provides a timeline of when and how academic institutions should start implementing ICD-10-CM/PCS in their curriculum over the next four years. Managing an Effective Query Process   AHIMA AHIMA Practice Brief, AHIMA Journal 10/2/08 This practice brief offers HIM professionals important components to consider in the management of an effective query process. It is intended to offer guiding principles to implement the query process while in no way prescribing what must be done. Quality Data and Documentation for EHRs in Physician Practice   AHIMA AHIMA Practice Brief, AHIMA Journal, AHIMA E-HIM Task Force Report 8/2/08 This practice brief explores the issues and user practices that can affect data and documentation quality in the EHR, and outlines recommendations for addressing those issues and practices to maintain and improve the quality of patient care provided. Key Points of the UB-04   AHIMA Clinical Terminology and Classification Practice Council, et al. AHIMA Practice Brief, AHIMA Journal 10/2/06 This practice brief addresses what this latest update to the UB form means for HIM professionals, and also discusses the two UB-04 data elements that will have the biggest impact on HIM. Evolution of DRGs   Boucher, Anne, et al. AHIMA Practice Brief, AHIMA Journal 7/2/06 This practice brief provides an overview of the DRG system and its evolution from a grouping system for reimbursement to a tool for severity and risk measurement. Delving into Computer-assisted Coding   AHIMA e-HIMTM Work Group on Computer-Assisted Coding AHIMA Practice Brief, AHIMA Journal, AHIMA E-HIM Task Force Report 11/2/04 This practice brief discusses computerized tools available to automate the assignment of certain medical or surgical codes from clinical documentation that are traditionally assigned by coding or HIM professionals as well as clinical providers. Delving into Computer-assisted Coding. Appendix E: Summary of Use Cases   AHIMA e-HIMTM Work Group on Computer-Assisted Coding Web Extra, AHIMA Practice Brief attachment, AHIMA E-HIM Task Force Report 11/2/04 Delving into Computer-assisted Coding. Appendix A: Primer on NLP for Medical Coding   AHIMA e-HIMTM Work Group on Computer-Assisted Coding Web Extra, AHIMA Practice Brief attachment, AHIMA E-HIM Task Force Report 11/2/04 Delving into Computer-assisted Coding. Appendix C: Advantages and Disadvantages of CAC Technology   AHIMA e-HIMTM Work Group on Computer-Assisted Coding Web Extra, AHIMA Practice Brief attachment, AHIMA E-HIM Task Force Report 11/2/04 Delving into Computer-assisted Coding. Appendix B: Continuum of Linguistic Competence   AHIMA e-HIMTM Work Group on Computer-Assisted Coding Web Extra, AHIMA Practice Brief attachment, AHIMA E-HIM Task Force Report 11/2/04 Delving into Computer-assisted Coding. Appendix D: Potential Uses of Structured Code Output   AHIMA e-HIMTM Work Group on Computer-Assisted Coding Web Extra, AHIMA Practice Brief attachment, AHIMA E-HIM Task Force Report 11/2/04 Managing and Improving Data Quality (Updated)   AHIMA Coding Products and Services Team AHIMA Practice Brief, AHIMA Journal 7/2/03 Ensuring accuracy of coded data is a shared responsibility among HIM professionals, clinicians, business services staff, & information systems professionals. This practice brief offers guidelines and recommendations for adhering to data quality mandates. APC Checklist   Scichilone, Rita AHIMA Practice Brief 9/15/00 Care and Maintenance of Charge Masters   Rhodes, Harry B. AHIMA Practice Brief 7/15/99