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Making the Case for ICD-10 to Physicians
Author: Butler, Mary
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: March 2015
The HIM Problem
Trying to find the best way to advocate for the ICD-10-CM/PCS transition with physicians and legislators.
The HIM Problem Solvers
Dr. Paul Isaacs, MD, CDIP, senior director of health solutions, FTI Consulting; and Linda Renn, RHIT, CCS,....
Frequently Asked Questions about ICD-10-CM/PCS
Author:
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: March 2015
ICD-10 Journeys: a Health System and Coding Company Compare Notes
Author: Muscarella, Maria A.; Peña, Manny
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: March 2015
The transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS has been a roller coaster ride for HIM professionals. The industry has prepared, delayed, prepared, delayed, and prepared again—this time with the expectation that the new coding system will finally go live on October 1, 2015. With its ups and downs, ICD-10 imple....
Examining ICD-10 Implementation
Author: Bowman, Sue E
Source: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy | AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: February 2015
Testimony on behalf of the American Health Information Management Association before the
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, U.S. House of Representatives
Strategies to Engage the Resistant Physician
Author: Baney, Richard N; Mendelson, Avishai
Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article
Publication Date: February 2015
You've planned everything possible to engage physicians in ICD-10-CM/PCS: Appointing a physician champion, updating documentation templates, providing continuing medical education credits, and even sponsoring lunch during educational sessions.
You've scheduled one-on-one m....
Set Your Sights on ICD-10 and Meaningful Use in 2015
Author: AHIMA Advocacy and Policy Team
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 2015
Now that the new year is well underway, most of us have probably settled on our resolutions and are working hard to achieve them. Hopefully both ICD-10-CM/PCS preparation and the “meaningful use” EHR Incentive Program are high on the list of priorities for healthcare providers.
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Impact of the Transition to ICD-10 on Medicare Inpatient Hospital Payments
Author: Mills, Ronald E; Butler, Rhonda R.; Averill, Richard F.; McCullough, Elizabeth C; Fuller, Richard L; Bao, Mona Z
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: February 2015
On October 1, 2015, ICD-9-CM is scheduled
to be replaced by the International Classification
of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical
Modification (ICD-10-CM) for reporting
diagnosis data across all sites of service and the
International Classification of Diseases, Tenth
International Classification Of Diseases: CMS's Efforts to Prepare for the New Version of the Disease and Procedure Codes
Author:
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office | Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: January 2015
Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
Ready, Set, Transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: January 14, 2015
The year 2015 is upon us and it’s time to fill in any last-minute gaps in our ICD-10-CM/PCS training. At this point, most coders have been trained in ICD-10 at the basic or intermediate level, and now it’s time to move to a more advanced level of training. Many organizations have stru....
Physicians' Outlook on ICD-10-CM/PCS and Its Effect on Their Practice
Author: Watzlaf, Valerie J.M.; Alkarwi, Zahraa; Meyers, Sandy; Sheridan, Patty Thierry
Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management
Publication Date: January 2015
Abstract
Background—The United States is one of the last countries to change from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS. The compliance date for implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS is expected to fall on October 1, 2015.
Objectives—Evaluate physicians’ perceptions....
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.
ICD-10's Impact Reaches Far Beyond Coding: Examining the New Code Sets' Revenue Cycle Implications
Author: Arends-Marquez, Alexa; Knight, Nicole; Thomas-Flowers, Dwan
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2014
The implications of ICD-10-CM/PCS (ICD-10) for coding operations are a common topic of industry discussion, but the impact of ICD-10 reaches far beyond coding alone. ICD-10 is embedded in the entire revenue cycle for providers. The conversion will impact almost every aspect of operations,....
Integrating Information Governance Practices into the Coding Process
Author: Stanfill, Mary H
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2014
One of the goals of information governance (IG) is to continuously improve the value and trustworthiness of the information asset by ensuring that data and content are valid, accurate, reliable, current, and comprehensive. Another goal is to improve the efficiency and quality of data coll....
AHIMA/eHealth Initiative 2014 ICD-10 Readiness: Survey Results
Author: AHIMA; eHealth Initiative
Source: AHIMA report | External healthcare industry report
Publication Date: October 2014
Results of a survey of healthcare organizations conducted by eHealth Initiative in May and June of 2014 to assess the anticipated impact of the transition to ICD-10.
ICD-10 Form Letter and Vendor Readiness Questionnaire
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: October 15, 2014
A MS Word version of this document is available for customizing.
Leading Your Facility Through the ICD-10 Delay Storm
Author: Horn, Kelli
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2014
When the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in the spring of 2014 that ICD-10-CM/PCS would be unexpectedly delayed for at least one year, the health information management (HIM) community was shocked. Hospitals, healthcare facilities, and educational organizations h....
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