Prepare for ICD-10-CM implementation by reviewing common cardiac conditions

October 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

Heart disease is the most common cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The most common type is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attacks, heart failure, angina, and arrhythmias, according to the CDC. 

Reporting ICD-10-CM external causes is no joke

October 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

When a patient suffers a traumatic injury or poisoning, we need to report how they became injured and where they were when it happened. You already know this from ICD-9-CM.

Training tool: Common prefixes and suffixes quiz

October 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

Use this 10-question quiz to determine how well you understand common medical prefixes and suffixes.

E/M reporting remains a challenge in the ED

October 1, 2015
Briefings on APCs

Because CMS has not created any national ED E/M guidelines, providers must create their own criteria for each visit level.