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Exploring the FY 2016 ICD-10-CM/PCS Updates
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2016
On October 1, 2015 the updates to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting went into effect. There were no changes to the ICD-10-CM Guidelines at that time. Fifty new ICD-10-PCS codes were added, which brings the total to 71,974 PCS codes for FY 2016. Thir....
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....
Heart of the Matter: ICD-10-PCS Cardiac Coding
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2017
A robust knowledge of anatomy and cardiac surgery techniques, a comprehensive understanding of coding guidelines, and an eye for precision are key components of correct ICD-10-PCS cardiac coding.
This article will review ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reportin....
Family Trade: Multigenerational HIM Professionals Make the Industry a Tradition
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2017
Health information management (HIM) professionals by nature are intensely focused on the present and future—especially today with health IT leading a large scale evolution in the HIM industry. The demands of daily life often leave little time for reflection or nostalgia. However, thi....
Beyond DRG Shifts: The Diverse Metrics of Inpatient CDI
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: July 2017
Although inpatient clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs have traditionally measured their immediate success by financial data gleaned from DRG shifts and the health of their organization’s case mix index (CMI), the influence of CDI reaches far beyond revenue enhancement....
ICD-10 and Quality Measures: A Dynamic Relationship
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2017
Coding professionals are the guardians of the patient’s story; they translate the language of medicine into coded data. The accuracy of this translation is essential for many reasons beyond today’s reimbursement. Coded data is used for clinical decision making, healthcare polic....
Legacy of the ‘First Lady of HIM’ Lives on through Grace Award: AHIMA Founder Grace Whiting Myers’s Work Set Stage for Award Winners to Thrive in HIM
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2017
The transient nature of memory is greatly influenced by the passage of time, and successive generations often possess only a vague knowledge of what came before them. Thus is the case of Grace Whiting Myers. Many health information management (HIM) professionals today know little about the....
Business Etiquette’s Role in HIM Consulting and the Impact on Quality
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2018
By Daniel Land, RHIA, CCS
The subject of business etiquette, which has been described as a toolbox of skills necessary for professional success, has achieved prominence in today’s climate of value-based medicine and consumer-drive....
How to Get Ahead in Coding: One Company’s Grassroots Programs Offer New Grads and Seasoned Coders Opportunities for Professional Development
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2018
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By Daniel Land, RHIA, CCS
When one reaches a certain point in their career, thoughts often turn to the subject of legacy. While there are myriad ways to give back to one’s profession, mentoring those with the earne....
HIM’s Vital Role in Healthcare Ratings
Author: Land, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2018
By Daniel Land, RHIA, CCS
Coded data has a long and influential life span, and its importance goes beyond that of just today’s revenue cycle. It is important for health information management (HIM) professionals to understand the micro and macro purposes of cod....
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