A key element of the data foundation of the United States' health care system will undergo a major transformation in 2014. So, what is the Big Deal on ICD-10? The buzz is that it is all troubling and ...
Stephanie Williams, CRCST, CST, and Shelly C. Safian, PhD, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC-1, AHIMA-ICD-10 CMI PCS Trainer, AHIMA ICD-10 Ambassador, Berkeley College Online instructors, will teach the next online ...
NueMD launched the ICD-10 Training Lab, an online tool that helps healthcare professionals get ready for the ICD-10 transition. 1. The tool has a robust code search as well as numerous training games.
Even if October 1, 2014, still seems a long way off, the time to prepare your practice to transition to ICD-10 coding is now--especially when it comes to training, which will entail significant time, ...
On Oct. 1, 2013, ICD-10-CM (clinical modification) and ICD-10-PCS (procedural coding system) will be implemented into the HIPAA mandated code, increasing the number of codes from around 13,600 under ...
Why Become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant? The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunities for career growth today. Within healthcare, specialized medical ...
Engaging in dual coding as the deadline to transition to ICD-10 moves closer to reality is not an optimal strategy, according to Walter Houlihan, director of health information management and clinical ...
Coders unsure of when to seek certified professional coder credentials should not wait until after Oct. 1, according to AAPC. Though waiting until ICD-10 takes effect may seem logical, AAPC said it ...