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Maximizing Data Quality of the Minimum Data Set
Author: Zender, Anne
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 1998
HIM professionals who work in long term care settings are well acquainted with the Minimum Data Set 2.0 (MDS). Since 1990, it has been part of the standardized assessments that nursing homes participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs must complete. Starting this summer, updated submis....
Comparative Data--Its Impact and Opportunities
Author: Bellile, Susan K.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 1998
..h someone documenting or Coding a piece of informa.. .. documentation and Coding impacts legal issues, re.. .. in this area is the new Coding certification prog.. ..ram: Certified Coding SpecialistPhysicia.. ..cian- and hospital-based Coding and reimbursement requir..
Ensuring Data Quality in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Author: Collins, Christine M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 1998
.. the computer. Coding often takes place after .. ..n legal affairs; disease Classification and progress in ..
Data Quality Management: Every Health Information Manager's Business
Author: Kloss, Linda L
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 1998
..studied in the US is the Coding of diagnoses, princip.. .. necessary to improve Coding processes. 1 Despite .. ..ess of carefrom Coding -induced differences. Alo..
Proposed Changes to Hospital Inpatient PPS Include Expanded Definition of Transfers
Author: Prophet, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 1998
..or of classification and Coding The proposed rule .. ..t, RRA, CCS, director of Classification and coding The pro.. ..ieves that this proposed Reimbursement policy for transfers to ..
Guide to State Implementation of ICD-10 for Mortality
Author: National Center for Health Statistics; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Source: Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: July 16, 1998
..ls for Mortality Medical Coding .. ..cause Coding (including MICAR reject .. .. Coding ) and underlying cause co.. ..reject Coding ), which some States cont.. ..ffers substantially from Coding under ICD-9. Further, .. ..9, because of changes in Coding rules, changes in catego..
Private Health Insurance: ... HIPAA Standards in States Lacking Conforming Laws
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Source: Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: July 22, 1998
HHS Releases White Paper on Unique Health Identifier
Author: Frawley, Kathleen A.; Asmonga, Donald D.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 1998
On July 6, 1998, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a white paper on unique health identifiers for individuals. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), HHS Secretary Donna Shalala is required to adopt standards that suppor....
Summary of ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
Author: Prophet, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: September 1998
.. results of testing this Coding system. ICD-10.. .. or problems with Coding in ICD-10-PCS. These iss.. .. or modifications to the Coding system. The CDACs also c.. ..s for any new procedural Coding system. These .. .. efficiency of Coding reduced trai..
What is Gulf War Syndrome (Part II)
Author: Prophet, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 1998
..ted manifestations (per Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, .. .. "Ask the Editor." Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM 15,.. .. a two-part series. See " Coding Notes" in July.. ..or of classification and Coding . Articl.. .. is AHIMA's director of Classification and coding. ..
Preparing Your Organization for a New Coding System (1998)
Author: AHIMA Coding Policy and Strategy Committee
Source: AHIMA practice brief
Publication Date: September 1998
.. of the ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)" in .. ..n on a unified procedure Coding system had been made .. ..ent on the status of the Coding systems, as well.. ..he specifications of the Coding system and may want to .. .. What Coding systems will it replace ..
Journal Q&A (10/98)
Author: AHIMA Professional Practice Team
Source: AHIMA Q and A
Publication Date: October 02, 1998
.., using a resident's Classification system (RUGS III) based ..
FY1999 Inpatient PPS Changes: ICD-9-CM Revisions
Author: Prophet, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 1998
..ional coder education in Coding of burns may b.. ..ssary to ensure accurate Coding of burn cases and .. ..nt. Coders should review Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM3 .. ..l guidance on the proper Coding of burns. Tabl.. ..n Hospital Association's Coding Clinic for ICD..
Performance Improvement for Documentation
Author: Labak, Carol
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 1998
..denials due to incorrect Coding . The new approach was.. ..documentation + accurate Coding = accurate reimbursement.. .. quality specialist (for Coding expertise), ambulatory c.. ..h resultant increased Coding accuracy. Mission:.. ..of care, data integrity, Coding accuracy, and compliance..
AHIMA Code of Ethics
Author: AHIMA House of Delegates
Source: AHIMA
Publication Date: October 04, 1998
AHIMA's Code of Ethics has been updated. You can view the most current version here.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Author: Prophet, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 1998
..mation to help Coding professionals understand.. ..or of Classification and Coding . Articl.. .. developed the following Classification criteria to as.. .. is AHIMA's director of Classification and Coding. ..
Benchmarking Project Harvests Ideas for Network
Author: Zender, Anne
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 1998
..ome transcription and/or Coding functions emplo.. ..killing to specialize in Coding , utilization review..
Reducing Accounts Receivable Through Benchmarking and Best Practices Identification
Author: Berkey, Tim
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 1998
..e complexity of Medicare Coding .. ..ssues regarding Medicare Coding .. ..he record, analyzing and Coding it, performing reimbu.. .. and more efficient Coding also resulted, with corr.. ..gn assembly/analysis and Coding employees to work in tea..
Ongoing Coding Reviews: Ways to Ensure Quality
Author: Thompson, Nell S.; Koch, Doreen
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 1999
..a facility ensure its Coding quality? Here are some w.. .. improve the quality of Coding on a daily basis. .. .. Coding practices are continuall.. ..ad a corresponding code. Coding was not a process of "pu.. ..entation of DRGs changed Coding assumptions, requiring a..
Better Coding through Improved Documentation: Strategies for the Current Environment
Author: MacDonald, Ellen
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 1999
..information managers and Coding professionals have alway.. ..ment focus on fraudulent Coding and billing practices. .. ..ements support Coding . Identify where changes,.. ..ormation at the point of Coding . All organizati.. ..te, timely, and complete Coding . Work with your..
1999 CPT Revisions
Author: Willard, Dianne
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 1999
..r, what is included when Coding these procedur.. .. is AHIMA's director of Coding products and services. ..
AHIMA's Response to HCFA on the Notice of Proposed Rule-Making on the Proposed Prospective Payment System for Hospital Outpatient Services
Author: Kloss, Linda L
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: January 06, 1999
..We do not agree with the Coding of the hypothetical case.. ..ccording to the official Coding guidelines, one of the s.. ..lemented? How will these Coding systems be use.. ..y for accurate Coding and the importance of co.. .. management and/or Coding . We also recommend that ..
Clarification of Clinical Data Sets, Vocabularies, Terminologies, and Classification
Author: AHIMA Coding Policy and Strategy Committee
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 1999
.. by AHIMA's Coding Policy and Strategy Comm.. .. One of the goals of the Coding Policy and Strategy Comm.. .., computers will perform Coding and classification. Howe.. .. AHIMA Coding Policy and Strategy Comm.. ..Clinical Terminology and Classification Practice Council] ..
Physician Liaison Program Brings Improvement
Author: Wilson, Valerie; Hammer, Juanita; Washburn, Daniel
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: February 1999
..patient services. Our Coding staff includes one CCS, .. ..ly 1990s, the St. Mary's Coding staff has monitored codi.. ..clinical knowledge among Coding staff members. .. ..We decided that the Coding process required more cl.. ..rst became involved with Coding and utilization issues ..
Summary of ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
Author: Prophet, Sue
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 1999
..is time. Approval of new Coding systems are subject to t.. ..or of classification and Coding . Artic.. ..es are being made to the Classification system. It is anticipate.. ..ed as to the appropriate Classification of hives due to food. .. .. is AHIMA's director of Classification and coding. ..
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