The new ICD-10-CM codes for FY 2018, effective October 1, represent significant changes in some hospital documentation and coding practices.
This month's Q&A answers readers' questions on patient record access and more.
Many HIM directors and coding managers say it takes all three to recruit high-quality, experienced medical record coders post-ICD-10. While coder shortages are nowhere near what they were in ICD-9, new challenges have emerged for HIM staffing.
Tips from this month's issue.
This month's HIPAA Q&A answers readers' questions about incidental disclosures, providing the Notice of Privacy Practices, and more.
Managing and maintaining the chargemaster requires sound, tested strategies and tactics.
