Month: September 2020
FY 2021 IPPS Final Rule Has Significant MS-DRG Changes
By Sue Bowman, MJ, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA The Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule for fiscal year
Read morePersonal Health vs. Data Privacy During and After a Global Pandemic
By Axel Wirth There is an inherent conflict between a person’s healthcare needs and a right to privacy. In order
Read moreElectronic Documentation Template Compliance with Ongoing Releases of Official Coding Guidelines
By Lolita M. Jones, MSHS, RHIA, CCS A template is an electronic health record (EHR) documentation tool utilized for the
Read more99000: The Little Code with Big Issues
For a code that has no relative value units (RVUs) and commands $0.00 in Medicare nonfacility fees, 99000 Handling and/or
Read moreAMA Approves 2 New CPT® Codes for COVID-19
One of the codes, 99072, is for reporting additional supplies used to mitigate spread of the virus. The American Medical
Read moreFinding New Solutions, Moving Forward Together
By Ginna Evans, MBA, RHIA, CPC, CRC, FAHIMA I always view the change of seasons in the fall and the
Read moreLaw Enforcement and Privacy Protection for DNA Tests
By Talia Linneman, JD, and Ronald Hedges, JD It’s important to understand how DNA tests and other genetic information currently
Read moreFind Free AAPC CEUs
Maintain your certifications without spending a dime. You passed your credential exam and now you have the responsibility of maintaining
Read moreExpedited Release of 4 New Codes for COVID-19 Testing
Over the past several months, as the COVID-19 pandemic has raged on, the American Medical Association (AMA) has expedited the
Read moreA New Era of Hybrid Virtual-Physical Medicine
By Kira Radinsky, PhD COVID-19 has upended the healthcare space and accelerated the adoption of new technologies that are shifting
Read moreThree Critical Questions for Keeping HIM Onsite During COVID-19
By Elizabeth Delahoussaye, RHIA, CHPS, and AnnE Rice, MS, RHIA We blinked and everything changed. No warning signs. No ability
Read moreAn Insider’s Look at Contact Tracing Efforts in Hawaiʻi
By Lynette Williamson, EdD, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CPC, FAHIMA In August 2019, I moved to Hawaiʻi and accepted a full-time
Read moreUsing Change Management Strategies to Adapt to an Ongoing Remote Workforce
By Lesley Clack, ScD, MS, and Brittani Harmon, DrPH, MHA In this unprecedented time, healthcare organizations are tasked with maintaining
Read moreA Pathway to Clinical and Administrative Data Integration
By Genevieve Diesing Addressing long-standing interoperability challenges between administrative and clinical systems offers the opportunity to advance the exchange of
Read moreSeptember 2020
September 2020 A Pathway to Clinical and Administrative Data Integration In the Issue Cover Story Features “An Insider’s Look at
Read moreCOVID’s Impact on the Future of HIM: Coding, CDI, and ROI
By Beth Friedman Two decades ago, a shortage of qualified medical coders led to a new concept—remote coding from home.
Read moreGetting Your Telehealth Operations in Gear with Automated Testing
By Guljeet Nagpaul The global telehealth market, spurred by the need for remote patient engagement due to the coronavirus crisis,
Read moreAMA Releases CPT 2021
The updated code set includes E/M code revisions and more. Here’s a preview. Medical coders will get a bit of
Read moreFlu Season is Nearly Upon Us… Medical Coding for Influenza Vaccine
Flu Season is Nearly Upon Us… Medical Coding for Influenza Vaccine Since Flu season is rapidly approaching, we decided to
Read moreCOVID-19 Test-related Codes Released
It’s clear now which services apply to the no cost-sharing waiver. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently
Read moreHIM Life in a COVID World
Sponsored content from: This presentation explores the new normal for many Health Information Management (HIM) departments during the ongoing COVID-19
Read moreNavigate the New vs. Established Patient Decision Tree
Three years is your key. Selecting the correct code for many evaluation and management (E/M) services (outpatient visits and rest
Read moreClear Up Those Cloudy Days
Ensure your provider’s cataract surgery documentation is audit-proof. Are the documentation requirements for cataract surgery in adults a little fuzzy?
Read moreUpdate Your Understanding of EEG Coding
Familiarize yourself with the 2020 code changes for long-term electroencephalograph recording. Auditing medical claims for long-term electroencephalograph (EEG) and video
Read moreSee What’s New for ICD-10-CM 2021
Make sure your diagnosis coding is up to date by reviewingthis chapter-by-chapter summary of the changes effective October 1. The
Read moreFocus on ICD-10-CM Guideline Changes for 2021
Review the new and revised guidelines for coding and reporting diseases such as COVID-19. While the ICD-10-CM code changes for
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