Author: AHIMA Staff

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: October 2015

..MORE Coding NEWS AND RESOURCES.. .. Help with Your Toughest Coding Questions.. .. help with your toughest Coding questions... ..physician Coding , offering the ability to.. ..asked "How do I get into Coding ?".. .. Coding Challenges for Discussio..

Author: Brownfield, Cathy

Source: CodeWrite

Publication Date: October 2015

..sked, "How do I get into Coding ?" We then see posts on m.. ..dations and mechanics of Coding . Where they need to focu.. .. practical experience in Coding real charts in the elect.. ..e more time dedicated to Coding , but to also be involved..

Author: Weinberg, Jason; Peterson, Stephanie; Marc, David; Sandefer, Ryan

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: October 2015

..ocols. Computer-assisted Coding (CAC), when appropriatel.. ..s have reported improved Coding productivity, decreased .. .. use in complex clinical Coding processes. 6 .. ..(i.e., CDI specialist or Coding professional) .. ..ldquo; Computer Assisted Coding Toolkit .” 2014.&n..

Author: Journal of AHIMA Staff

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: October 2015

.. and depth, according to Coding experts, will add specif.. ..oves care and fine tunes Reimbursement . ..

Author: Burgess, Sheila

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: October 2015

..ysicians, HIM directors, Coding managers, coders, and cl..

Author: Harris, Shelly; Kelly, Jeannie

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: October 2015

..pleteness of the record, Coding can validate that the st.. ..igned, dated, and timed. Coding specialists can alert a .. ..g same day readmissions, Coding specialists can lend a h.. .. Coding specialists have a keen .. .. to accurate billing and Reimbursement , as well as have a lasti..

Author: AHIMA Work Group

Source: AHIMA toolkit

Publication Date: September 2015

..Physician Coding .. ..Physician Coding .. .. Physician Coding TOOLKIT.. ..SECTION I: PROVIDER Coding TOOLKIT .................. ..SECTION II: Coding SYSTEMS IN PROVIDER PRAC.. ..HealthcareCommonProcedure Coding System(HCPCS) ............. ..SECTION III: Coding GUIDELINES IN PROVIDER P..

Author: DeVault, Kathryn

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2015

..een well documented. The Coding of cardiovascular proced.. ..er these procedures when Coding in volume three of ICD-9.. ..ces’ Official ICD-10-PCS Coding Guidelines: .. ..head with Cardiovascular Coding in ICD-10-PCS ..

Author: Kulanko, Jill

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2015

..a new set of changes for Coding sepsis, SIRS, severe sep.. ..t look at the changes in Coding sepsis in ICD-10-CM, on .. ..uestions arise regarding Coding sepsis. .. ..s a first glance look at Coding sepsis in ICD-10-CM and .. .. Coding Septic Shock ..

Author: Hansen, Abby

Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article

Publication Date: September 2015

.. Coding Scenario .. .. Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and.. .. complete description of Coding scenarios and allows us .. ..he poisoning. If we were Coding in ICD-9-CM, we could as.. .. These Coding scenarios are a few of n.. .. able to capture greater Coding accuracy. ICD-10-CM will..

Author: Easterling, Sharon

Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article

Publication Date: September 2015

..attention is not paid to Coding and documentation in all.. ..o direction in diagnosis Coding guidelines/requirements... ..ew current challenges to Coding and documentation to be .. ..umentation; awareness in Coding rules and guidelines for.. .."Documentation and Coding in a Risk-based Environm..

Author: Haugen, Mary Beth

Source: ICD-TEN Top Emerging News | AHIMA newsletter article

Publication Date: September 2015

..to identify the cause of Coding delays so coders don't f.. .. Hospital Association's Coding Clinic continues to pro.. ..pilation of concerns to Coding Clinic and tracking of .. .. rework and inconsistent Coding within the department. .. .. 9. Coding quality. Select high-ri..

Author: AHIMA CDI Workgroup

Source: AHIMA Task Force

Publication Date: September 2015

..;Coma;Chapter 19;Gustilo Classification ;Fractures;Burns;Underdos.. ..found in the Gustilo Classification the provider must docume.. ..- Open (Gustilo Classification where applicable)..

Author: AHIMA Staff

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: September 2015

..Documentation and Coding in a Risk-based.. ..attention is not paid to Coding and.. ..MORE Coding NEWS AND RESOURCES.. .. Coding Challenges for Discussio.. .. Coding of Paracentesis".. ..This month's Coding challenge was posted on .. ..in the Coding , Classification, and Rei..

Author: Lojewski, Tedi

Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article

Publication Date: August 2015

..etting." 1 Accurate Coding of ICD-9-CM (and soon IC.. .. Purchasing Programs and Coding Impact: a VBP Primer".. ..determining a hospital's Reimbursement in this changing environ.. ..ourse of fee-for-service Reimbursement under the Medicare progr.. .. six percent of Medicare Reimbursement dollars at risk based on..

Author: AHIMA Staff

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: August 2015

..pital setting." Accurate Coding of ICD­9­CM.. ..MORE Coding NEWS AND RESOURCES.. .. Coding Challenges for Discussio.. ..This month's Coding challenge was posted on .. ..the Coding , Classification, and Rei.. ..Download the Coding Beyond Medical/Surgical ..

Author: Butler, Mary

Source: Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: July 2015

The HIM Problem: The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is expected to increase enforcement activities surrounding clinical documentation and fraud. Training and awareness are key in preventing penalties.


The HIM Problem Solver:....

Author: Endicott, Melanie

Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: July 08, 2015

.. Coding productivity is predicte.. ..ons have been doing dual- Coding or double coding for the.. ..re more coders. Contract Coding companies are one place .. ..llege for highly trained Coding professionals. There are.. ..eve a very high level of Coding proficiency. Those stude..

Author: Foley, Margaret M.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 2015

..t facility’s case mix or Coding accuracy. 1 In orde.. ..mpact on their facility, Coding managers need to be fami.. ..een the ICD-9 and ICD-10 Coding systems while still ensu.. ..her example is seen with Coding malignant hypertension a.. ..Differences in Procedure Coding Between ICD-9 and ICD-10..

Author: Arrowood, Danita; Johnson, Laurie M.; Wieczorek, Michelle M.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 2015

..ompliance to billing and Coding regulations/principals .. ..cumentation before final Coding —and thus have the .. ..at may improve the final Coding for both the diagnosis a.. .. The focus on diagnosis Coding is very important in the.. ..he impact that diagnosis Coding has on patient outcomes,..

Author: Bailey-Woods, Linda

Source: CodeWrite | AHIMA newsletter article

Publication Date: July 2015

..ation, and automate the Coding and documentation improv.. ..facilitate more accurate Coding for analytical and reim.. ..nting computer assisted Coding , CAC, is the first chall.. ..ding for analytical and Reimbursement purposes. ..

Author: AHIMA Staff

Source: AHIMA newsletter

Publication Date: July 2015

..10­PCS Coding experience.. ..Building Expertise in Coding –.. ..exposure to Coding exercises and ICD­.. ..10 Coding proficiency.. .. Coding – Techniques to help you.. ..train Coding professionals in ICD­10­.. ..Computer­Assisted Coding a behind..

Author: Weems, Shelley; Fenton, Susan H.

Source: Perspectives in Health Information Management

Publication Date: July 2015

..ification and Procedural Coding System (ICD-10-CM/PCS) f.. ..ion system conversion on Coding productivity. ICD codes .. ..s commonly accepted that Coding productivity will decrea.. ..ignificant for inpatient Coding productivity (64.5 perce.. ..than for ambulatory care Coding productivity (6.7 percen..

Author: Bowman, Sue E

Source: AHIMA testimony and comments

Publication Date: June 11, 2015

.. clarify the appropriate Coding of infections .. ..It would be helpful if Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS.. .., could not be assigned. Coding professionals should not.. ..Senior Director, Coding Policy and Compliance.. ..Medical Classification Administrator..

Author: Flewelling, Charles

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: June 2015

..ffing model that employs Coding professionals who are we.. ..ll versed in Coding both inpatient and outpa.. ..of the complex inpatient Coding rules as well as the ver.. ..ually complex—outpatient Coding rules. .. ..ng aspects of outpatient Coding is the selection of inje..