August 2, 2017
HIM Briefings

The new ICD-10-CM codes for FY 2018, effective October 1, represent significant changes in our documentation and coding practices. In follow-up to last month’s column, let’s discuss additional new codes and their potential impact upon your diagnostic decision-making and documentation.

August 1, 2017
HIM Briefings
July 26, 2017
HIM Briefings

The new ICD-10-CM codes for FY 2018, effective October 1, represent significant changes in our documentation and coding practices. Please consider some of these changes and determine whether your documentation or billing habits require an update.

July 26, 2017
HIM Briefings

This month's Q&A answers our readers' questions about releasing protected health information via a health information exchange, sharing patient information with law enforcement, and paper record retention requirments.

July 19, 2017
HIM Briefings

The challenges of time management and prioritization are relevant to all individuals placed in a leadership position, whether they’re new to the role or experienced.

July 12, 2017
HIM Briefings

The Joint Commission continues to provide excellent resources to help healthcare organizations stay ready for surveys, as well as resources that help them meet and understand the intent of standards and elements of performance.

July 1, 2017
HIM Briefings
July 5, 2017
HIM Briefings

HIM manager and director salaries are holding steady but may not reflect HIM’s actual responsibilities and contributions to organizations.

June 28, 2017
HIM Briefings

In ICD-10-CM, defining, diagnosing, and documenting the various forms of altered mental status and their underlying causes remains an ongoing challenge for physicians and their facilities.

June 28, 2017
HIM Briefings

Technology has transformed HIM. Today, challenges in the HIM department include EHRs, alphanumerical codes, quality metrics, and technology devices like scanners.

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