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Monthly Code Cracker: Creative Ways for Physicians to Prepare for ICD-10

Tune in to this monthly online coding column to learn from AHIMA’s coding experts about challenging areas and documentation opportunities for ICD-10-CM/PCS. This month, explore some fun ways to prepare for the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS that don’t involve countless hours of mundane training.

Jun 01, 2013 12:00 am    |    posted by Melanie Endicott   |    Code Cracker &  ICD-10

Monday Coding Quiz



Per CPT coding guidelines, a “complete” diagnostic ultrasound of the retroperitoneum includes at least the following organs:


In the News



CCHIT Outlines New EHR and HIE Interoperability Test

The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) recently published a whitepaper which analyzes the organization’s efforts to promote EHR and HIE interoperability at the federal, state, and local levels.

Jun 14, 2013 08:00 am    |    posted by Martina Sheehan   |    Electronic records &  Health information exchange
AHIMA Announces 2013 Leadership Ballot

The 2013 AHIMA Nominating Committee recently met in Chicago and prepared the ballot for 2014 association leadership and CCHIIM commissioner positions. Voting for these positions begins September 3 and ends September 23, with election results expected in early October.

Jun 12, 2013 10:12 am    |    posted by Chris Dimick   |    AHIMA
Summit Looks to Veterans for Next Generation of HIM Professionals

Education, apprenticeships, and employer commitment are three ways the industry can break down barriers between healthcare employers and veterans and bolster the HIM workforce, said participants in the Healthcare Forward summit presented by AHIMA and the AHIMA Foundation in Washington, DC, on Thursday.

Jun 07, 2013 10:47 am    |    posted by Anne Zender   |    AHIMA &  Professional development &  Workforce
Legal Challenges in Using and Integrating Laboratory Data in EHRs (cont.)

Although integration and use of laboratory data in EHRs clearly has benefits, it also poses unique legal challenges. Providers and users of EHRs need to address these challenges to ensure the safe and proper use of EHRs in the management of patient care. This post is the second in a two-part article installment.

Jun 03, 2013 03:24 pm    |    posted by Rick Chung   |    ARRA &  Electronic records &  Health information exchange
Monthly Code Cracker: Creative Ways for Physicians to Prepare for ICD-10

Tune in to this monthly online coding column to learn from AHIMA’s coding experts about challenging areas and documentation opportunities for ICD-10-CM/PCS. This month, explore some fun ways to prepare for the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS that don’t involve countless hours of mundane training.

Jun 01, 2013 12:00 am    |    posted by Melanie Endicott   |    Code Cracker &  ICD-10
2013 Coding and ICD-10-CM/PCS Guide

The 2013 Coding and ICD-10-CM/PCS Guide was published in the June 2013 Journal of AHIMA. This special advertising section is published annually by AHIMA to promote coding and ICD-10-CM/PCS resources.

Jun 01, 2013 12:00 am    |    posted by Sarah Sheber   |    Buyers guides
Legal Challenges in Using and Integrating Laboratory Data in EHRs

By Rick Chung, JD and Matthew Palatnik Editor’s note: This post is the first in a two-part article installment. The conclusion of the article will be [...]

Jun 01, 2013 12:00 am    |    posted by Rick Chung   |    ARRA &  Electronic records &  Health information exchange
June 2013

Industry Moves Closer to ICD-10-CM/PCS Implementation Deadline

Jun 01, 2013 12:00 am    |    posted by Sarah Sheber   |    In the magazine

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