Author: Scichilone, Rita A

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: July 2002

The future of coding systems in healthcare transactions is brighter than many might think. Because of the rapid changes in healthcare services, technology, and the industry as a whole, there are more coding systems emerging that may affect the work of clinical coding professionals in the futur....

Author: Uppena, Mary

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: September 2001

Is the Web a part of your work day? Make sure it is. From purchasing products to distance learning to online coding, coding professionals can find all kinds of resources online to meet their needs.

A Look at the Future

In a recent survey, health system CEOs were ask....

Author: Batres, Janie

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: October 2012

With emerging technologies like electronic health record systems (EHRs) and computer-assisted coding (CAC) gaining traction in the healthcare industry, coding professionals are being presented with more challenges and opportunities than ever before. The shift from paper-based records to electr....

Author: Stanfill, Mary H

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: June 2001

Feeling the pain of claims processing with backlogs and high dollar amounts in accounts receivable? Is your practice at risk for fraud and federal sanctions? Coding and claims processing software may be the antidote to medical practice business ailments. There are several products ava....

Author: Cox, William G.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: June 2004

Effective January 1, 1988, a provision of the Balanced Budget Act of 1977 (Section 4511) removed restrictions on settings where nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists provide services. The definition of a clinical nurse specialist was also modified to requir....

Author: Huff-Allen, Angela; Wills-Dubose, Sarah

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: January 2004

Millions of people are afflicted with chronic sinusitis annually. Most patients can be effectively treated with antibiotics, but for those who cannot, surgery is often recommended.
Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is one of the fastest growing procedures performed in the field of otolaryng....

Author: Bryant, Gloryanne H.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: May 2012

There is much to do before we reach ICD-10 go-live in our organizations-including engaging the medical staff. Physician engagement is important in all healthcare settings and initiatives, but it will be essential in an organization's successful transition to ICD-10.

Obtaining engage....

Author: Bryant, Gloryanne H.

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: October 2011

Coding malnutrition has always been a challenge, especially since MS-DRGs were implemented. However, with Recovery Audit Contractors and other regulatory auditing being initiated across the country, providers and HIM professionals must be proactive rather than reactive when coding this conditi....

Author: Bryant, Gloryanne H.

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

Publication Date: November 2007

This year the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued two reports relating to wound care services and Medicare payments. As the OIG has included wound care services as part of its 2007 work plan, coding and HIM professionals should review each report and re-assess their organization̵....

Author: Comfort, Angie

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: April 2012

More and more HIM department managers are turning to remote coding. However, before implementing this staffing model, managers must answer several questions regarding the privacy and security of patient information, including:
What are the compliance risks?
How will privacy and secu....