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Understanding Pelvic Adhesions: How to Get Up to Date with Procedures, Codes
Author: Vlahos, Nikos F.; Zeisset, Ann M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: May 2003
Coding professionals routinely code abdominal or pelvic adhesions. Recent advances in treatment and a newly approved ICD-9-CM procedure code, however, bring the topic to the forefront. Is your knowledge current?
This article will explain what pelvic adhesions are, the surgical techn....
Understanding New Medicare Coverage Determinations
Author: Cooper, Steve
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: July 2004
Recent legislation included in both the Benefits Improvement and Protection Act (BIPA) and the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 has affected the content and implementation processes for Medicare coverage determinations. This column reviews differenc....
Understanding National Coverage Policies: Navigating the Maze of HACs, Serious Reportable Events, and Wrong Surgical Sites
Author: Cook, Jane; D'Amato, Cheryl; Garrett, Gail S.; Ruhnau-Gee, Becky; Hyde, Linda A.; Novak, Natalie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: June 2009
Present on admission indicators, hospital-acquired conditions, serious reportable events, and “wrong” surgical events are each hot topics. However, they also can be a hot topic together, because a number of these reporting requirements are interrelated. HIM professionals must under....
Understanding Diabetes Mellitus
Author: Huff, Garry L.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: November 2003
Diabetes mellitus represents a group of disorders that are characterized by hyperglycemia. The clinical and ICD-9-CM classification of diabetes mellitus have evolved as understanding of insulin physiology has expanded. This article will explain diabetes mellitus and its ICD-9-CM classification....
Trouble with DRGs: Part 2
Author: Mahoney, Robert J.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: March 2005
Last issue’s article presented some ways that DRG criteria redefine well-established clinical entities such as respiratory failure and sepsis. This article will discuss two other incompatibilities between DRG criteria and clinical practice: the clinical distinctions required by the DRG s....
Trouble with DRGs
Author: Mahoney, Robert J.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: February 2005
A major frustration among coding professionals, particularly in the inpatient setting, is the difficulty in translating physician documentation into diagnostic related group (DRG) data. Some hospitals have attempted to improve their coding effectiveness by establishing time-consuming physician....
Traumatic Brain Injury Coding in ICD-10-CM
Author: Rihanek, Theresa
Source: Journal of AHIMA | Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: June 2014
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has received considerable attention by the media recently, especially bringing attention to the prevalence of TBI in sports-related activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “A TBI is a bump, blow or jolt to the head o....
Translating HIM into a Terminology Management Career
Author: Giannangelo, Kathy
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: June 2007
Every profession has its own body of knowledge. This specialized knowledge leads the profession to create a language of its own, also.
The HIM profession has a distinct language and body of knowledge. Through them HIM professionals deliver a unique service to the healthcare industry.....
Transitioning to CAC: The Skills and Tools Required to Work with Computer-assisted Coding
Author: Smith, Gail I.; Bronnert, June
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: July 2010
The coding world is not immune to technology advancements. Computer-assisted coding (CAC) technology is changing how the coding process is accomplished across all healthcare settings. CAC technology continues to integrate into a coding professional's daily life. This article focuses on the too....
Transitioning from Coding to CDI Offers New Career Opportunities
Author: Endicott, Melanie
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: July 2016
The clinical documentation improvement (CDI) profession is flourishing as more organizations see the wide range of benefits a robust CDI program has to offer. The benefits of a CDI program include complete and accurate clinical documentation that supports correct reimbursement, proper repo....
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