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New Approach to Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Author: Malone, Sue M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: March 2009
Coders often believe that jaundice in newborns is expected, minor, and not of much concern. In general, they tend to add the unspecified fetal and neonatal jaundice code 774.6, when they code it at all. Additionally, documentation of hyperbilirubinemia is not always accurate. This article advo....
Key Issues in the 2009 OPPS Final Rule
Author: Clark, Andrea
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: March 2009
The final rule for the 2009 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) includes multiple revisions that hospitals must address in their practices, policies, and operations. Hospitals should develop strategies for analyzing the financial impact and operational challenges by reviewing the foll....
2009 CPT Coding Update
Author: Majerowicz, Anita
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2009
Changes to CPT codes for 2009 include 293 additions, 133 revisions, and 92 deletions. This article highlights some of the more notable changes; a comprehensive list can be found in appendix B of the 2009 CPT code manual. The changes took effect January 1.
E/M Codes
Nu....
ICD-10-CM Enhancements: A Look at the Features That Will Improve Coding Accuracy
Author: Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2009
Although the ICD-10-CM/PCS final rule sets an implementation deadline of October 2013, facilities should start preparing now for the new code set. All facilities reporting ICD-9-CM codes for diagnoses must transition to ICD-10-CM for diagnosis reporting.
ICD-10-CM implementation will....
Coding Radiology Services
Author: Walk, Gerri
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2009
Because coding and radiology departments often share accountability for the quality of outpatient radiology coding, it is important that coding professionals share coding issues and charge capture expectations with radiology staff. This article outlines methods to improve the quality of coded....
Coding Cardiovascular Catheterization: Accuracy Requires a Multidisciplinary Effort
Author: Lenahan, Monica
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: January 2009
Cardiac catheterization procedures involve the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart for investigational and interventional purposes. A small puncture is made most commonly in the femoral artery in the groin region. A guidewire is then inserted into the incision and thr....
FY 2009 Hospital IPPS Final Rule
Author: Schwab, Linda
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 2008
The final rule for the FY 2009 hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) went into effect October 1, 2008. Although there are relatively few changes to MS-DRGs and the complication and comorbidity (CC) and major CC (MCC) lists, the final rule signals that the Centers for Medicare an....
ABCs of Medicare Advantage
Author: Hernandez, Jeannette
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 2008
Although most Medicare beneficiaries receive their health coverage through the traditional Medicare Part A and B fee-for-service programs, more and more beneficiaries are enrolling in Medicare Part C, referred to as Medicare Advantage (MA), to manage their healthcare costs.
By June 2....
Outpatient and Physician Reporting of Biliary Procedures
Author: Miller, Jackie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: October 2008
Coding biliary procedures requires in-depth knowledge of anatomy as well as coding guidelines. This article outlines the correct coding for biliary procedures in outpatient and physician settings.
The Biliary System
The biliary system consist....
Coding in the Coming Decade: Three Initiatives That Will Drive the Profession’s Evolution
Author: Buck, Stacie L
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: October 2008
The saying “The only thing that is constant is change” certainly describes the HIM profession and the role of coding professionals.
Over the last three decades the coding professional’s role has evolved dramatically, and it will continue to do so in the decades to c....
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