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Journal Q&A (11/02)
Author: AHIMA Professional Practice Team
Source: AHIMA Q and A
Publication Date: November 02, 2002
Q: When should a change to scanned documents in an information system be identified as a late entry?
A: An entry is not considered "late" in a set time frame. Generally, an entry should be made as close to the event as possible. The more time that passes, the more suspicious and vulnerab....
Web FAQ
Author: AHIMA Professional Practice Team
Source: AHIMA Q and A
Publication Date: October 2002
What are the documentation requirements for Observation Patients?
It is interesting to note that the observation service (OBS) did not originate from the government but by the healthcare marketplace in response to PPS/DRG conditions. When hospitals are not sure whether a patient will meet admi....
Web FAQ
Author: AHIMA Professional Practice Team
Source: AHIMA Q and A
Publication Date: October 2002
What guidance is available for determining an organization's definition of "attending physician" or "physician of record"?
The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare adopted the UHDDS (Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set) as department policy for Medicare and Medicaid patient populations....
Web FAQ
Author: AHIMA Coding Team
Source: AHIMA Q and A
Publication Date: October 2002
Where Can I Find Coding Guidelines for Use in Long Term Care or for Skilled Nursing Facility Reporting?
The official coding guidelines (see earlier question regarding who has the official guidelines for code assignment) are applicable in long term care. These guidelines have been develope....
On the Line: Professional Practice Solutions (10/02)
Author: Hjort, Beth M.
Source: AHIMA Q and A | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2002
Q: When are history and physical (H&P) requirements for outpatients necessary?
A: The scarcity of specific resources on this topic contributes to the difficulty of guidelines development. However, a number of standards and requirements, taken collectively, offer guidance.
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Clinical Documentation Improvement: a Work in Progress
Author: Tadwalt, Bobbi; Jackson, Joy
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 23, 2002
Evolution and Implementation of Clinical Documentation Improvement
Author: Russo, Ruthann; Dunleavy, Kathleen
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 23, 2002
I Bought an EMR/CPR ... Now What?
Author: Wenner, Allen
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 23, 2002
Outpatient Cost and Compliance Management: Marching into Year Three with APCs
Author: Micheletti, Julie A.; Stegman, Melinda
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 23, 2002
Success! Improving Documentation and Coding for Teaching Programs
Author: Dach, Denise
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: September 23, 2002
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