Healthcare News: Commenters urge CMS to continue-and potentially...
Providers are urging CMS to reconsider its current ICD-10 education and outreach strategy to ensure that providers are prepared to implement the new code set. CMS published and addressed specific...
View ArticleWant a new job? Plan carefully before you make the leap
by Lois Mazza, CPC Many of us are perfectly content with our present jobs. As coders, we may be thrilled to have secured a coding position that’s both challenging and satisfying. We enjoy working with...
View ArticleUse PEPPER to respond effectively to outliers
PEPPER (Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report) compares hospital data regarding a variety of benchmarks. CMS and the OIG use these reports to target certain facilities that,...
View ArticleConsider self-audit before responding to request
Do you audit records before sending them to your Recovery Auditor? If not, your hospital may be one of many that simply doesn't have the resources to do so. However,hospitals should consider...
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To receive AAPC and/or AHIMA credits, take the quiz after reading the following articles: Consider self-audit before responding to request Use PEPPER to respond effectively to outliers Want a new job?...
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A free checklist in our HIM Sample Policies and Forms library: Office for Civil Rights HIPAA audit protocol Also on JustCoding Platinum: Did you see this in our Coding Sample Policies and Forms? Sample...
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Access the latest blog posts on ICD–10 Trainer, a free, online forum for all matters related to ICD–10: Are you ready for some football injuries in ICD-10-CM? ICD-10 coding for that pesky plague...
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features questions on ICD-9-CM fracture codes. (View)
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When will your coding staff begin training on an introductory level for ICD-10-CM/PCS? We’ve already started By the end of the year In the first half of 2013 In the second half of 2013 We’re waiting as...
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Patient is having depression, anxiety. Sometimes physician dictates anxiety/depression or anxiety and depression. Can we assigned for anxiety/depression 300.00, 311 (seperate) anxiety and depression...
View ArticleTrivia answer
Congratulations to this week’s winner Annette Morrison, RHIT, CCS, inpatient auditor with PRGX USA in Atlanta. Annette correctly answered this question: What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for a benign...
View ArticleProduct of the week: Medicare Compliance Forum
When you understand Medicare's rules and regulations you'll create a solid foundation to protect your organization from government auditors and ensure appropriate reimbursement. Attend the 2012...
View ArticleQ&A: Coding other bipolar disorder
Q: I have a question about coding bipolar disorder. When can I report ICD-9-CM code 296.89 (other bipolar disorder)? A: I reviewed the ICD-9-CM Manual to identify the terms associated with code 296.89....
View ArticleHealthcare News: CMS considers alternative definitions for inpatient
Providers may find themselves with a completely new definition of the term inpatient if CMS follows through with its intent to clarify this ever-confusing patient status, as explained in the 2013 OPPS...
View ArticleFY 2013 IPPS final rule: How will the changes empower coders to improve...
Coders play a crucial role in ensuring compliance, and the FY 2013 IPPS final rule, released August 1, gives them many reasons to showcase their skills. HACs For FY 2013, CMS added the following two...
View ArticleEnsure accurate coding for postoperative conditions
Patients aren’t the only ones paying attention to quality scores these days. Payers are, too. How are these quality scores derived? Various entities profile hospitals and physicians based on length...
View ArticleWhat role do coders play in avoiding denials?
by Glenn Krauss, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, PCS, FCS, C-CDIS It’s a fact: Coders are the backbone of an organization’s fiscal health. Timely coding contributes to timely hospital revenue and cash flow,...
View ArticleContinuing education credits
To receive AAPC and/or AHIMA credits, take the quiz after reading the following articles: What role do coders play in avoiding denials? Ensure accurate coding for postoperative conditions FY 2013 IPPS...
View ArticleNew on JustCoding Platinum!
A new expanded coding Q&A in our Special Reports and News library: Sepsis Q&A Also on JustCoding Platinum: Did you see this in our Webcast library? Top Diagnoses Needing Additional...
View ArticleBlogs
Access the latest blog posts on ICD–10 Trainer, a free, online forum for all matters related to ICD–10: Don’t take after Chicken Little during ICD-10 transition Practice makes ICD-10 easier (but not...
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