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,....

Author:

Source: AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2015

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....

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

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....

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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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

Author:

Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office | Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: January 2015

Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate

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....

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....

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....

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....

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.....

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....

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....

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.

Author: Bowman, Sue E

Source: AHIMA testimony and comments

Publication Date: November 20, 2014

Comments on the proposed diagnosis code revisions recommended for implementation

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....

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....

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.

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,....

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....

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.

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA

Publication Date: October 15, 2014

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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....