The advice from those who have already tried coding with ICD-10? Hire a certified coder if you don’t have one on staff already. “If a physician office doesn’t have a…
In just a few short weeks, the landmark ICD-10 transition that has been anticipated and delayed countless times will arrive on Oct. 1, 2015. With it comes the pressure to…
Four state Medicaid programs have been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to delay transitioning to ICD-10 codes by the Oct. 1 deadline. California, Louisiana, Maryland and…
On Oct. 1, Medicaid programs in four states will not be fully converting from the ICD-9 to the ICD-10 coding system, as nearly everyone else is federally mandated to do.…
Imagine that a federal agency called the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, responsible for insuring about one-third of the nation, tried to build a national health insurance exchange and…
Physicians report they are still happy in light of healthcare changes, according to Physicians Practice's 2015 Great American Physician survey. Kareo sponsored the survey. Here are six key points: 1.…
ICD-10 has been a long time coming and, now that the deadline is closing in quickly, a steady stream of vendors are unveiling new products to help hospitals with the…
CMS Issues Clarifying Questions and Answers Related to the July 6, 2015 CMS/AMA Joint Announcement and Guidance Regarding ICD-10 Flexibilities In response to questions from the health care community, CMS…
Keys to the Right Diagnosis Coding Diagnosis coding is the forgotten stepchild in medical practices. Physician coding has focused on Current Procedural Terminology codes, which drives revenue when services are…
Not since Jan. 1, 2000, have so many industry professionals had their eyes on a deadline as they do on Oct. 1, 2015. Questions abound regarding the financial repercussions of…
ICD-10 is almost here, with only 43 days remaining. Of paramount significance come October 1 when ICD-10 implementation swings into full gear is a keen and clear understanding of what…
Recent survey results from the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) seem dire for physician practices, but the numbers may not tell the whole story. The WEDI survey, released amid…
Hospitals did not get any ICD-10 relief as part of CMS' accord with the AMA regarding a specificity grace period. However, they might not need much help, according to the latest Workgroup…
The ICD-10 Compliance date is looming and it is imperative that healthcare providers be prepared to make the transition. It affects everything from claims processing, physicians’ workflow, and patients’ access…
Following the July 27 issued ICD-10 frequently asked questions list, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated some of the information. These updates primarily clear up confusion…
On July 27, in response to questions from healthcare providers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and American Medical Association (AMA) released clarifications on their ICD-10 guidance for…