Not surprisingly, compared to the ICD-9 code set, the ICD-10 code set, applicable to preventive services, is greatly expanded and providers need to be certain they are using the code(s)... read more →
Author: Jill Berger-Fiffy , MHA, FACMPE The planning and implementation of the ICD-10 felt much like a race to the finish. Now in operational mode, it is helpful to begin... read more →
Clinical Documentation Improvement- Far Beyond ICD-10 article here
We have now entered into the defining moments of the upcoming ICD-10 Implementation. It’s time to separate the “men from the boys” and the “women from the girls.” It is... read more →
Since the delay of ICD-10 until October 1, 2015 at the earliest, many healthcare organizations have questioned what the delay means to their existing ICD-10 implementation programs. At the... read more →
The delay in ICD-10 implementation is an opportunity to hone the skill set of your physicians, coders, and clinical documentation specialists. It is also a time to review your operations... read more →
For years, we have been consulting providers and teaching “if it wasn’t documented; it wasn’t done”. ICD-10-CM confirms that not only will you need to document what was done, you... read more →
The transition to ICD-10 on October 1, 2014 will have a profound impact on the healthcare industry. The benefits of such a transition are many; to include improved clinical reporting... read more →
Optimizing Clinical Documentation Now Is the Time to Get Started Many healthcare organizations capture clinical documentation via electronic health records (EHRs) and other technology-enabled channels. The ability to fully leverage... read more →
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/707713108375947265 Join our Webinar Join Angela Hickman, CPC, CEDC, AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Certified Trainer, AHIMA Ambassador, and senior consultant at Culbert Healthcare Solutions on Friday, December 13th at 12:30 pm Eastern... read more →
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