ICD-10 Implementation Looms: How Medical Practices Can Begin Preparing
David DoyleBlog | March 15, 2014 | Finance, ICD-10, Medical Billing & Collections, TrainingBy David DoyleThe ICD-10 transition will require practices to spend time and money, but doing so now will keep your practice from having to commit even more time or money after October 1. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - March 14, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: aubreywestgate Source Type: news
Health providers may experience information and financial loss during transition to ICD-10
Health providers may experience information and financial loss during the mandated conversion from the current International Classification of Diseases to its new and improved version, report researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.The study, appearing in the March issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice, looked at coding ambiguity for hematology-oncology diagnoses to anticipate challenges all providers may face during the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 14, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Primary Care / General Practice Source Type: news
New Edition of International Classification of Sleep Disorders Available
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has released the 3rd edition of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3) as an eBook in its resource library.
This authoritative text is used by clinicians and researchers alike for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. The previous edition was published in 2005. It is the collective opinion of sleep experts from the AASM who determine the names, symptoms, and diagnostic features of the most common sleep problems. These disorders are divided into six broad categories that include:
Insomnia
Sleep-related Breathing Disorders (snoring, sleep apne...
Source: About Sleep Disorders - March 14, 2014 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: news
ICD-10 Readiness: 15 Questions to Ask Your Health IT Vendors
Samuel S. AmbroseBlog | March 14, 2014 | Coding, Health IT, ICD-10, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, TechnologyBy Samuel S. AmbroseYour EHR and practice management system vendors are important partners in the ICD-10 transition, so be sure they are ready with these 15 questions. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - March 13, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Type A Behavior Pattern
(MedPage Today) -- Yes, there's a code for that. To mark the forthcoming move to the ICD-10 coding system, MedPage Today is spotlighting some of those thousands of new codes that might just be getting a bit too granular. (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - March 12, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Transition to ICD-10 may cause information, financial losses for providers
Health providers may experience information and financial loss during the mandated conversion from the current International Classification of Diseases to its new and improved version, report researchers. Coding ambiguity for hematology-oncology diagnoses were studied recently to anticipate challenges all providers may face during the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 12, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Road to 10: ICD-10 Training Webinar Series
As the October 1, 2014, ICD-10 compliance date approaches, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to work in collaboration with providers and other industry stakeholders to help prepare for the transition. CMS is hosting a series of ICD-10 Training Webinars that will focus on ICD-10 basics, key preparation steps for a successful transition, billing, and clinical documentation concepts. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - March 12, 2014 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Transition to ICD-10 may cause information, financial losses for providers
(University of Illinois at Chicago) The study, appearing in the March issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice, looked at coding ambiguity for hematology-oncology diagnoses to anticipate challenges all providers may face during the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 12, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
ICD-10 Training: Start Early, Practice Often
Avery HurtMarch 12, 2014 | ICD-10, Coding, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Operations, Staff, TrainingBy Avery HurtThere's plenty to do to get your medical practice ready for ICD-10, but proper training tops the list. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - March 11, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Struck When Boarding a Bike
(MedPage Today) -- Yes, there's a code for that. To mark the forthcoming move to the ICD-10 coding system, MedPage Today is spotlighting some of those thousands of new codes that might just be getting a bit too granular. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 11, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Testing Your ICD-10 Claims Submissions: 8 Critical Questions
Theresa RihanekBlog | March 10, 2014 | ICD-10, Coding, Denials, Medical Billing & Collections, Payers, TechnologyBy Theresa RihanekHere are eight questions your medical practice should be asking when it comes to testing your claims submissions for the upcoming ICD-10 transition. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - March 10, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Watch Where You're Walking
(MedPage Today) -- Yes, there's a code for that. To mark the forthcoming move to the ICD-10 coding system, MedPage Today is spotlighting some of those thousands of new codes that might just be getting a bit too granular. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 9, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Injured in an Opera House
(MedPage Today) -- Yes, there's a code for that. To mark the forthcoming move to the ICD-10 coding system, MedPage Today is spotlighting some of those thousands of new codes that might just be getting a bit too granular. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 7, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Prolonged Stay in Zero Gravity
(MedPage Today) -- Yes, there's a code for that. To mark the forthcoming move to the ICD-10 coding system, MedPage Today is spotlighting some of those thousands of new codes that might just be getting a bit too granular. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 5, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Three Steps to Selecting ICD-10 Codes Accurately
Brenda Edwards, CPCBlog | March 05, 2014 | ICD-10, ICD-9, Medical Billing & Collections, Operations, TrainingBy Brenda Edwards, CPCAvoid disruptions in your practice’s reimbursement by following these three steps to submit the most accurate code the first time, every time. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - March 4, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: aubreywestgate Source Type: news
