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Device or No Device? Coding Impella/IABP External Ventricular Support and the Impact on MS-DRG Assignment
Author: DeVoe, Megan
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2017
The Impella® device (2.5 and 5.0) provides percutaneous external ventricular support for high-risk patients who cannot undergo traditional open cardiovascular procedures in the inpatient hospital setting. Like intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) that have been used for decades, these de....
Differentiating Procedure Approach in ICD-10-PCS: Fifth Character Captures Specificity
Author: Barta, Ann
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: October 2009
One of ICD-10-PCS’s goals is to ensure a complete picture of a patient’s procedure. Completeness means that there is a unique code for all substantially different procedures, including the same procedure performed using a different approach.
All ICD-10-PCS codes are seven....
Dissecting the Operative Report for Accurate ICD-10-PCS Code Assignment
Author: DeVault, Kathryn
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2016
The implementation of ICD-10-PCS has created new challenges in coding surgical procedures. While coding professionals have always been expected to read and interpret all surgical documentation, ICD-10-PCS has increased the level of understanding necessary for accurate code assignment.
Diverse Local Group Collaborates on Compliance Issues: Workgroup Focuses on Code Sets, Transactions
Author: Becker, Joanne
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2003
Sometimes starting small can mean big results. A few months ago, I joined Iowas regional HIPAA Strategic National Implementation Process (SNIP) workgroup. The goal of local and regional SNIP workgroups is to create as much collaboration as possible to ensure compliance by all covered ent....
DIY: Grow Your Own Coders. Organizations Develop Programs to Internally Cultivate Coders
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2014
There are two major challenges currently plaguing the coder workforce. The first is new graduates are finding it difficult to land jobs due to a lack of experience. Second, healthcare organizations are struggling to recruit experienced coders to fill vacancies.
Recruiting....
Documenting Pharmacogenomic Testing with CPT Codes
Author: Hefti, Erik ; Blanco, Javier G
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: January 2016
The “personalized medicine” paradigm is at the forefront of discussions about the future of healthcare, and a wealth of new data concerning how human genetic variation contributes to drug response has the potential to change the practice of medicine. The promise of treating pat....
Don’t Let Preventable CPT Coding Mistakes Cause Heartburn
Author: Clack, Crystal
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2015
Every medical practice should have preventive measures in place to avoid costly coding and billing audits, errors, and subsequent delays in payment. Incorrectly coded claims, missing charges on a patient encounter, and other mistakes can take a substantial bite out of both practice and ph....
Do You Want Fries With That? Decoding All the 'Extras' in Physician Visits
Author: Davies, Sharon
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2016
Place an order at almost any fast food chain and you can expect to hear the cashier ask, “Do you want fries with that?” From fries to soft drinks to apple pie desserts, extras abound at any given restaurant. When working on the coding for physician visits, it’s important to keep all the p....
DRG Changes for FY 2006
Author: Leary, Renee; D'Amato, Cheryl
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 2005
The final Medicare DRG changes for fiscal year (FY) 2006, which were published in the August 12, 2005, Federal Register, include 16 new DRGs, the deletion of 10 existing DRGs, and numerous changes to DRG assignments of current diagnosis and procedure codes. These DRG changes, along with other....
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....
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