ICD-101: The ICD-10 codes needed for monsters and monster storms
Last week gave most of the East Coast a very scary storm. Which overshadowed the less-real scares of Halloween. Today we cover the ICD-10 codes that could be used in both scenarios:read more
View ArticleICD-101: The anatomy of an ICD-10 code
It was a quiet week for ICD-10 codes but there were a couple important posts that can help you prepare for ICD-10 implementation:read more
View ArticleICD-10 Transition: Four steps to get physicians on board
One of the great fears of ICD-10 implementation is that it will create a documentation burden for physicians. Which is understandable since this blog often covers the increased specificity in the...
View ArticleICD-101: Is there an ICD-10 code for overeating?
It was a light week for examples of ICD-10 codes but we do have a couple examples of how to code some patient encounters:read more
View ArticleICD-101: Learning ICD-10 codes a little at a time
A lot of the literature on ICD-10 coding highlights how different it is from ICD-9 codes. This scares the beejesus out of a lot of healthcare professionals.read more
View ArticleICD-101: What the devil knows about ICD-10 coding
The cliche "The devil is in the details" can sum up the debate surrounding ICD-10 implementation.read more
View ArticleICD-101: When something needs to be removed
Here are a couple examples to help you learn the ICD-10-PCS code set:read more
View ArticleICD-101: Nothing says Christmas like learning to code mental disorders
To recognize that the holidays could be a stressful time, Coder Coach Kristi Swanson is assigning ICD-10-CM codes to Christmas Carols for the Psychologically Challenged.read more
View ArticleYour ICD-10 transition means preparing for the financial impact
If you look at just about any ICD-10 timeline, 2013 looks like a busy year. But don't rely on that to plan your year. There's a whole lot more for healthcare organizations to tackle.read more
View ArticleICD-101: Using ICD-10-CM to diagnose mental health
As we approach Christmas Day, Coder Coach Kristi Swanson is in the home stretch for coding read more
View ArticleICD-101: How to start the new year with ICD-10 coding knowledge
If learning the ICD-10-CM code set is on your list of New Year's resolutions, you've come to the right place.read more
View ArticleICD-101: How ICD-10 education can be fun
I started this feature to highlight and celebrate efforts to make learning ICD-10 codes interesting. And Nuesoft created a video in that spirit:read more
View ArticleICD-101: Learn how to improve ICD-10 coding productivity
Learning the ICD-10-CM/PCS code set is going to take a lot of time. Cutting back on training is tempting when the ICD-10 implementation budget grows.read more
View ArticleWhy your ICD-10 training program needs to start now
The complexity and granularity of the ICD-10-CM code set is a very real concern. While the American Medical Association (AMA) cites that as reasons why ICD-10 implementation needs to be prevented,...
View ArticleICD-101: When are you going to start learning ICD-10 codes?
There are a couple ICD-10 training strategies being debated. One says advocates starting now, and the other suggests waiting until 2014 so the new knowledge is fresh on Oct. 1, 2014.read more
View ArticleICD-101: Why your coders need to brush up on communication skills
There are two areas that ICD-10 training will cover:read more
View ArticleICD-101: Focus ICD-10 training on documenting details
Clinical documentation improvement will be an important part of your ICD-10 transition. That means physicians and staff will need to be more specific in describing diagnoses and procedures.read more
View ArticleTop 5 initiatives to make a successful ICD-10 transition
If you're finally planning for the ICD-10 implementation, there are timelines and checklists to guide you. But sometimes you need to dig a little deeper to find advice that will help create a smoother...
View ArticleICD-101: Is there an ICD-10 code for deja vu?
Today, we're going to let a groundhog and a clownfish help teach you some ICD-10 codes.read more
View ArticleICD-101: Take charge of your ICD-10 training
There's more to ICD-10 training than learning new medical codes. Education requires more knowledge for medical coders and non-coding staff.read more
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