ICD-10-PCS: Address documentation challenges
By Melanie Endicott, MBA/HCM, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMAMany articles have been published regarding the need for enhanced documentation for ICD-10-CM/PCS. Many of these articles have focused...
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To receive AAPC and/or AHIMA credits, take the quiz after reading the following articles: ICD-10-PCS: Address documentation challengesIPPS final rule: Prepare for coding, billing changes in 2014Avoid...
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A new benchmarking survey in our Special Reports and News section:2013 ICD-10 Preparation SurveyAlso on JustCoding Platinum:Did you see this sample e-blast in the Coding Sample Policies and Forms...
View ArticleHealthcare News: WEDI conducting ICD-10 survey
The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) is conducting an ICD-10 implementation status survey through November 1.The survey includes different questions for:Health plansProvidersVendors or...
View ArticleKnow the approaches in ICD-10-PCS
By Laura Legg, RHIT, CCS, AHIMA-approved ICD-10 CM/PCS trainerApproach is the fifth character in the ICD-10-PCS code. Coders need to be very familiar with the seven approaches used for coding inpatient...
View ArticleMake coding hip and knee replacements in ICD-10-PCS a walk in the park
Joint replacement surgery is nothing short of a miracle for those experiencing pain due to an arthritic or damaged joint. The surgery is performed not only on the hip and knee, but also on the ankle,...
View ArticleCorrectly code for multiple procedures in ICD-10-PCS
Almost everything about ICD-10-PCS will be new for inpatient coders. That includes the guidelines for reporting multiple procedures.The ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines (B3.2) address these four specific...
View ArticleContinuing education credits
To receive AAPC and/or AHIMA credits, take the quiz after reading the following articles: Correctly code for multiple procedures in ICD-10-PCSMake coding hip and knee replacements in ICD-10-PCS a walk...
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A new webcast our Webcast Library:Anatomy Basics: Endocrine SystemAlso on JustCoding Platinum:Did you see this in Special Reports and News?ICD-10 Competency Assessment Case StudiesBe sure to check out...
View ArticleICD-10 Customer Feedback
HCPro wants to provide you with the most helpful educational tools and information to prepare you and your institution for ICD-10 implementation. Please take this quick survey to help us continue to...
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Access the latest blog posts on ICD–10 Trainer, a free online forum for all matters related to ICD-10:Putting Frank back togetherWhat will happen to coder productivity? ICD-10 tidbits from Hotlanta
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features questions about ICD-9-CM codes for diseases of the circulatory system. (View)
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What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosis?a. 264.1b. 264.2c. 264.3d. 264.6 Know the answer and want to be featured in the next issue of JustCoding News: Inpatient?...
View ArticleProduct of the week: CC/MCC List: Clinical Indicators and Query Opportunities...
Coders struggle with the CC and MCC lists due to their length, complexity, and specific documentation requirements. To create a clinically succinct and appropriate physician query, you must understand...
View ArticleQ&A: Reporting a sequela as a principal diagnosis in ICD-10-CM
Q: Is there any scenario in which a coder can append a seventh character of “S” (sequela) as the principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis?A:Guidelines written in the chapter-specific section...
View ArticleHealthcare News: EHRs decrease physician job satisfaction, according to RAND...
Physicians believe they are providing quality care, which gives them high job satisfaction. However, the problems associated with using electronic health records (EHR) decreased that satisfaction,...
View ArticleBrush up on sepsis coding to avoid Recovery Auditor takebacks
Does the patient really have sepsis? Experts say coders often struggle with this question because physicians don't sufficiently document clinical indicators."[Recovery Auditors] are doing a really...
View ArticleMinimize coder productivity losses in ICD-10
The ICD-10 implementation will result in a slowdown at every level of coding. The question remains, how much of a slowdown?Numerous speakers at the AHIMA National Conference in Atlanta October 26-30...
View ArticleWound care goes beyond pressure ulcers
All pressure ulcers are wounds, but not all wounds are pressure ulcers. A wound is an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other external or internal factor. Wounds usually break or cut...
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