News & Analysis

October 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

As part of our ongoing series of articles help coders prepare for the transition to ICD-10-CM, we examine the anatomy of the shoulder.

October 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

Recognize the stages of chronic kidney disease to unravel coding confusion.

October 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

Our coding experts answer your questions about coding for hysteroscopy prior to ablation, appending modifier -59 for MRI and MRA, charging for venipunctures, therapy caps under OPPS, reporting limits for Provenge®, modifier -59 and infusion therapy, Reporting TEE pre- and post-operativley, coding for toxic metabolic encephalopathy

September 1, 2012
Briefings on HIPAA

Education is giving people the knowledge they need. Training helps them develop the skills that allow them to put that knowledge to use.

September 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

Over the last six months, The Joint Commission's ­survey have continued to show a pattern in regard to findings related to the Record of Care and Treatment chapter of the Joint Commission accreditation manual. The challenging standards are outlined below, including tips for compliance.

September 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

Q What is your opinion on providing extra protection for the medical records of staff who are also patients in an organization?

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