In response to the recent occurrences of vaping related disorders and in consultation with the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the WHO Family of International Classifications…
At the September meeting of the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance (C&M) Committee, members discussed ICD-10-CM proposals for codes for identification of specific synthetic opioids and revisions to the sepsis/severe sepsis…
Correctly documenting what was done for a patient, and why, are essential for the coding systems that have become indispensable to the efficient management of contemporary medical care. Learn how to master this fundamental skill set in a learning module…
Health plans and other stakeholders are convinced that the use of ICD-10 coding can greatly launch the uniform capture of data related to social determinants of health and improve health…
Although International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) took effect on Oct. 1, 2015, there still are many gaps in the understanding and use of the code set.…
CMS has provided ICD-10-CM coding updates for fiscal year 2020 that include 273 additions 21 deletions and 30 revisions, according to the American Health Information Management Association. The 21 deletions for the fiscal year…
If you’re an inpatient hospital coder, you’ve got some good news coming your way. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2019, you’ll have 1,322 fewer ICD-10-PCS codes to deal with. That’s because…
CMS posted changes to the ICD-10-CM codes for fiscal year 2020. Five key points: 1. There were 71,932 ICD-10-CM codes for fiscal year 2019. The update includes 72,184 codes. 2.…
ICD-10 is a set of around 70,000 diagnosis codes. ICD stands for International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. The verbosity of the name is foreshadowing. Some of…
With the implementation of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) fast approaching, now’s the time to prioritize your ICD-10 training, as proper diagnostic coding will become crucial to keeping your skilled…
UnitedHealthcare and the American Medical Association have joined forces to enable healthcare organizations and payers to use ICD-10 codes for social determinants of health. The two organizations say they are…
By combining traditional medical data with self-reported SDOH data, the codes trigger referrals to social and government services to address people's unique needs. KEY TAKEAWAYS Increasingly, payers, providers, and state…
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…
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has announced a collaboration with the American Health Care Association (AHCA) to provide in-depth coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) training programs. The…
In October 2015, physicians across the United States transitioned from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Ninth Revision to the tenth revision (ICD-10-CM, the US version…
Starting October 1, skilled nursing facility operators will have no choice but to become proficient with a specific type of medical coding that previously had no bearing on reimbursements —…