As we approach 2026, students preparing for medical coding certifications like the CPC (Certified Professional Coder from AAPC) and CCA (Certified Coding Associate from AHIMA) face an exciting yet demanding…
Have you ever caught yourself wondering if you should pursue an AAPC or AHIMA certification—and, more importantly, which one is the right fit? I've talked with so many aspiring coders…
In the ever-evolving world of health information, few transitions generate as much anticipation and uncertainty as the adoption of a new international classification system. The 11th Revision of the International…
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) regularly publishes practice briefs related to best practices within the health information arena. These briefs serve as references within the industry to guide…
After two years of following a doctor around the office as a medical assistant, Raina Diaz was ready for a change. “I wanted to be part of the back end…
Did you know that medical billing and coding is expected to grow at a rate of 13% for the next 7 years? That’s much higher than the average of 7%! You…
Medical coding is a key component of revenue cycle management. When done efficiently and accurately, it helps ensure hospitals are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. Here are 15…
In the ICD-9 era, there were universally accepted benchmarks to measure coding professionals’ productivity. Now, more than 18 months after the ICD-10 implementation date, the challenge is to do the…
As the healthcare industry transitions from fee-for-service to value-based care, health information professionals are on the frontlines of these momentous changes helping clinicians leverage technology to achieve better patient outcomes…
As coders grow and mature in their knowledge of and experience with ICD-10, it's critical hospital administrators recognize best practices and pinpoint coding deficiencies for continued improvement. H.I.M. ON CALL…
The ICD-10 transition is negatively impacting inpatient and outpatient coder productivity at hospitals of all sizes and types, according to survey results from healthcare outsourcing vendor HIMagine Solutions Inc. The…
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…
Closing in on two hours before the midnight deadline, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday April 14th, 2015 passed the bill in a vote of 92 to 8 to permanently end…
Concerns from a coalition of medical and professional organizations that CMS' lack of contingency plans for the ICD-10 transition are understandable but unfounded, according to the American Health Information Management…
While Tuesday's election was important for many reasons, none of them have a direct impact on the ICD-10 debate.
"There are no more delays and the system will go live Oct. 1. Let's face it guys, we've delayed it several times, and it's time to move on." — CMS…