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ICD-10-PCS From the Heart: Cardiovascular Procedures
Author: DeVault, Kathryn
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2015
The complexity of ICD-10-PCS, as well as the need for a better understanding of anatomy and physiology and the technique of surgical procedures, has been well documented. The coding of cardiovascular procedures in ICD-10-PCS, in particular, requires focus.
Consider these p....
Sepsis Under the ICD-10-CM Microscope
Author: Kulanko, Jill
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2015
Sepsis is arguably the most challenging condition to code correctly in ICD-9-CM. The condition itself is complex and the definitions regarding sepsis, SIRS, and severe sepsis have evolved over time, keeping coders on their toes. The guidelines are also difficult to understand. Complicatin....
DRG Grouping and ICD-10-CM/PCS
Author: Foley, Margaret M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2015
Prior to the October 1, 2015 implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS, every hospital must examine how the new code set will impact MS-DRG reimbursement. A recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) analysis indicates the overall effect of the transition to ICD-10 on hospital reimburs....
Clinical Documentation Improvement in the Outpatient Setting
Author: Arrowood, Danita; Johnson, Laurie M.; Wieczorek, Michelle M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2015
Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs have proven their worth with over a decade of success and continued role expansion in the inpatient setting. As the healthcare industry prepares for new initiatives such as value-based purchasing, electronic health records (EHRs), and ICD-1....
Injection and Infusion Coding Offers High Stakes: Outpatient Coders Must Play Their Cards Right
Author: Flewelling, Charles
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2015
With the consistently rising value of highly skilled outpatient coders, numerous HIM departments are moving to a staffing model that employs coding professionals who are well versed in coding both inpatient and outpatient encounters. Coders in the profession today should possess a mastery....
How Deep Do You Dig into ICD-10-PCS Coding?
Author: Kostick, Karen M.; Sanvik, Gina
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2015
All coding professionals require the right clinical documentation at the right time in order to assign an accurate code. This article reviews just what that requirement entails for ICD-10-PCS coding.
ICD-10-PCS Scope of Work
On October 1, 2015, hospital inpatient pr....
ICD-10 Gap Analysis Points to Revenue Neutral Transition
Author: Barta, Ann
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2015
The implications of ICD-10-CM/PCS for healthcare reimbursement is a topic at the top of everyone’s mind in the healthcare industry these days. As healthcare organizations continue to prepare for the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS on October 1, 2015, an essential and important element of a su....
National Correct Coding Initiative: A Valuable Resource in Outpatient Coding Compliance
Author: Drake, Suzanne P
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2015
The organizations health information management professionals serve are reliant on their understanding of outpatient coding and reporting conventions to ensure that the reimbursement received by facilities is accurate and not subject to improper payment audits.
The National....
Six Months and Counting: Are You Ready for ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation?
Author: DeVault, Kathryn
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2015
With just six months until the implementation of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, now is the time for HIM professionals to re-evaluate the state of their facility’s implementation plan and make any necessary adjustments to ensure a successful transition. Previous delays may have slowed down....
Call for Additional Coding Metrics
Author: Stanfill, Mary H
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2015
The call for HIM professionals to develop measures and metrics that guide HIM efforts is not entirely new. Linda Kloss, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA, president of Kloss Strategic Advisors and former chief executive officer at AHIMA, discussed the importance of these measures in a Journal of AHIMA art....
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