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Seven Lessons Learned in 2014 to Improve ICD-10 Training in 2015
Author: Haugen, Mary Beth
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: January 2015
A new year often inspires us to reflect on past experiences. This is certainly true when preparing coders for ICD-10. Ask yourself these questions: In terms of coder training, what worked well for your organization and your team in 2014? What aspects of coder training can be improved or en....
ICD-10 Coalition Cautions Capitol Hill Against Further Implementation Delay
Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2015
AHIMA is not the only industry voice advocating for the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS. At a Capitol Hill briefing sponsored by the Coalition for ICD-10, Sue Bowman, MJ, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA, senior director of coding policy and compliance at AHIMA, was joined by many other industry leaders who....
The Year Ahead
Author: Butler, Mary
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2015
Human beings have been fascinated by birds—their flight patterns, colors, and songs—for centuries. In the ancient world, “augurs,” Roman practitioners of “augury,” looked for clues about the past and future by observing birds in flight, hoping for omens.....
GEMs: Buyers Beware. Crosswalk and Translation Tools Can Bring Unexpected Risks
Author: Reed, Diana
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2015
When it comes to converting superbills and claims from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM, many healthcare providers believe that general equivalence mappings (GEMs) offer a cost effective and simple solution. The ability to purchase relatively cheap automated mappings of specialties’ top codes c....
Cut Through the ICD-10 Noise with Documentation Guidelines
Author: Elion, Jon
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: January 2015
Physicians have been bombarded with opinions, information and misinformation about ICD-10-CM/PS. This makes it challenging for them to cut through the politics and posturing and focus exclusively on practical and pragmatic approaches to deal with the new coding system. Discussions are ofte....
Coding for ICD-10-CM: More of the Basics
Author: Bowman, Sue E; Leon-Chisen, Nelly
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Publication Date: December 02, 2014
The objective of this video is to enhance viewers’ understanding of the characteristics and unique features of ICD-10-CM, as well as similarities and differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM.
AHIMA Comments on Proposed Diagnosis Code Modifications Presented at the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting Held September 2014
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: November 20, 2014
Comments on the proposed diagnosis code revisions recommended for implementation
Coding Injuries in ICD-10-CM (update)
Author: Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2014
ICD-10-CM provides greater specificity in coding injuries than ICD-9-CM. While many of the coding guidelines for injuries remain the same as ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM does include some new features, such as seventh characters.
Chapter 19 Overview
Chapter 19 is titled "In....
Cost of Converting Small Physician Practices to ICD-10 Much Lower than Reported
Author: Kravis, Thomas C; Belley, Susan; Smith, Donna; Averill, Richard F.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: November 2014
The controversial delay of ICD-10 implementation was based in part on the perceived time, cost and lost productivity for physician offices to perform the necessary assessment, training, software conversions, testing and “super bill” updates.1 Current evidence suggests that....
Setting the Facts Straight About ICD-10: What Physicians Need to Know About the Transition
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy
Publication Date: November 2014
While many organizations see the benefits of using ICD-10, including the ability to capture more detailed
information, others have concerns, including the costs of implementation. Despite the significant
amount of information that has been published about ICD-10 during the last 10 years, many
misconceptions persist today. The information below covers basic facts about the ICD-10
transition that are of particular interest to the physician community.
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