Eight action steps for ICD-10 implementation

December 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

With the compliance date for ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation finally set in stone, all that's left to do is plan, plan, and execute plans. To help you, we asked Deborah Grider, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPMA, CEMC, COBGC, CPCD, CCS-P, CDIP, senior manager at Blue and Company in Indianapolis, an industry expert on ICD-10, for preparation tips and action steps for ICD-10 implementation.

EHR usability:Assess whether your system is the best fit

December 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

As an HIM professional, you have long managed the quality and integrity of the health record. You know all components inside and out, aid in the design of forms to accurately and completely capture the necessary information, and point out ­potential data discrepancies in the record prior to finalization.

Plan a fun, safe, professional end-of-year celebration

December 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

It's December, the end of a long 2012 for you and your HIM staff. Whether you have 50 coders or five, you may be putting the final touches on an end-of-the-year celebration.