Medical Billing : Online Health Care Degree
Health care degrees online can be earned in several different disciplines, but one of the most often overlooked is actually
Read moreAccurate medical coding, medical transcription, medical claims services from India.
Accurate medical coding, medical transcription, medical claims services from India. Offshore Medical Billing has provided numerous medical health care and
Read moreMaster the Art of Obstetrical Ultrasound Coding
Understand the coding mechanics behind some of the most common obstetrical US examinations. An outsider looking in might think diagnostic
Read moreCoding Newborn Attendance at Delivery and Resuscitation
Prepare for the unexpected when the patient is expecting. Oh, those cute little babies! All those fingers and toes and
Read moreICD-10-CM Coding for Spring Fever Mishaps
There’s a diagnosis code for every springtime affliction you can think of. Spring fever is not a definitive diagnosis in
Read moreVitamin D: Get Your Daily Dose
Deficient understanding of this essential vitamin could wreak havoc on your coding for related testing and diagnoses. Vitamin D testing
Read moreAHIMA Webinar: Information Blocking and Interoperability Final Rules
AHIMA has launched a free on-demand webinar that breaks down the provisions and certification and compliance requirements of the recently
Read moreAHIMA Webinar: Advancing Social Determinants of Health
AHIMA has launched an on-demand webinar that explores the role of HIM in social determinants of health (SDOH). Advancing the
Read moreRemote Coding and Billing: Dream Job or Nightmare?
Working from home isn’t for everyone. Consider the pros and cons. Working from home can be a dream come true
Read moreTelehealth FAQ: You Asked, We Answered
Certain telemedicine services are already covered under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) when provided to Medicare patients in accordance with
Read moreApril 2020
April 2020 “New Eyes on HIM” In the Issue Cover Story Features Departments “Abu Dhabi’s Health Information Exchange Looks at
Read moreBeyond Z Codes
By Linda Hyde Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the economic, social, and behavioral conditions that influence the health, health
Read moreThe Importance of High-Quality Clinical Documentation Across the Healthcare Continuum
By Tammy Combs, RN, MSN, CCS, CCDS, CDIP Clinical documentation integrity (CDI) is a profession that has, in the past,
Read moreNew Eyes on HIM
By Lisa A. Eramo, MA It isn’t always easy to say goodbye, and for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), parting with
Read moreTop Ten Tips for Denials Management
By Kathryn DeVault, MSL, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA It has become increasingly important for health information management (HIM) departments to
Read moreAbu Dhabi’s Health Information Exchange Looks at Privacy from a Global Perspective
By Kelly McLendon, RHIA, CHPS Recently, I was asked to put together a privacy and security training program for the
Read moreHIM Professionals Play Key Role in Taking Patient Safety Beyond the Clinical Setting
By Jeff Surges Two decades ago, with its groundbreaking To Err is Human report, the Institute of Medicine sounded an
Read moreCDC Publishes Final COVID-19 ICD-10-CM Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the final guidelines for the new diagnosis code U07.1, COVID-19, effective
Read moreBuild a Successful Outpatient CDI Program
Knowing when and how to query providers is key. Documentation deficiencies occur in both outpatient and inpatient settings, but clinical
Read moreFeds Extend Medicare Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic
An unprecedented “relaxation” in regulatory guidelines will give U.S. hospitals and non-traditional care sites a fighting chance to meet the
Read moreHIM Lessons from the Epicenter of the COVID-19 Outbreak
By Mary Butler The Journal of AHIMA first talked to Sally Beahan, MHA, RHIA, senior director of enterprise records and
Read moreAHIMA Special Update: Telehealth and Relaxed HIPAA Enforcement During COVID-19
AHIMA privacy and security experts convened to make sense of new and existing guidance surrounding telehealth and HIPAA to deal
Read moreAHIMA Special Update: Release of Information Recommendations
AHIMA has published this Special Update regarding release of patient health information during the COVID-19 pandemic. AHIMA developed these recommendations
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