Steve Claypool, MD, is vice president of clinical development and informatics, and Allison Errickson, CPC-H, is director of coding compliance and content, Clinical Solutions Division, for ProVation ...
Q: What is the difference between an acute and chronic knee injury and how are these conditions reported in ICD-10-CM? A: The provider’s documentation should provide clinical details about the ...
On October 1, 2014, a new version of diagnosis coding -- the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) [1]-- goes into effect. A significant change for ...
ICD-10-CM coding can be challenging for coders in the outpatient setting. It is important to remember that the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a road map to ensure ...
As a health care leader, it is your job to navigate resource allocation and reduce administrative burden. Canada’s strict ICD ...
ICD-10, an international disease coding system, is mandated for adoption in the U.S. by Oct. 1, 2014, and will require health care organizations to switch from the soon-to-be outdated ICD-9. Srividya ...
Drug manufacturers are already behind the curve in planning for ICD-10, according to a report written by John Hosier for Gerson Lehrman Group. According to Mr. Hosier, the Food and Drug Administration ...