ICD-10 Follies: Ice Yachting Accident
(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 3, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Tavenner: No ICD-10 Delay, but Expect Some MU Relief
HealthLeaders Media article reports that CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner has announced that the ICD-10 deadline will not be delayed, but she is offering relief to providers, payers, and health information technology vendors struggling to meet Meaningful Use Stage 2 requirements. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - March 3, 2014 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Contact With Grain Elevator
(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 1, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Providers welcome meaningful use relief
There will be no delay for ICD-10 conversion.
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Source: Healthcare IT News - February 28, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Bernie Monegain Tags: Online Only Meaningful Use ICD-10 Policy and Legislation Source Type: news
'Busy Year' for CMS Means Major Changes for Physicians, Practices
'Busy Year' for CMS Means Major Changes for Physicians, Practices Aubrey WestgateBlog | February 28, 2014 | HIMSS14, EHR, Healthcare Reform, ICD-10, Meaningful UseBy Aubrey WestgateWith ICD-10, the Stage 2 rules of meaningful use, and other federal initiatives, CMS is moving full-steam ahead, according to administrator Marilyn Tavenner. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 28, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: aubreywestgate Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Struck by Golf Ball
(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 - February 27, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
8 Tips to Help With the ICD-10 Transition
ORLANDO (MedPage Today) -- Here are strategies you can use to move more easily to ICD-10 billing codes, straight from experts at this week's HIMSS annual conference in Orlando. (Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage)
Source: MedPage Today Meeting Coverage - February 27, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
8 Tips to Help With the ICD-10 Transition
ORLANDO (MedPage Today) -- Here are strategies you can use to move more easily to ICD-10 billing codes, straight from experts at this week's HIMSS annual conference in Orlando. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - February 26, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Struck by an Orca
(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 - February 25, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Key Ways to Help Physicians Transition to ICD-10
Aubrey WestgateBlog | February 24, 2014 | ICD-10, Compliance, HIMSS14, Medical Billing & Collections, Technology, TrainingBy Aubrey WestgateHow to use technology and education to assist your medical practice's physicians with the ICD-10 transition before it happens. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 24, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: aubreywestgate Source Type: news
Key Ways to Help Physicians Transition to ICD-10
Aubrey WestgateBlog | February 24, 2014 | Compliance, HIMSS14, Medical Billing & Collections, Technology, TrainingBy Aubrey WestgateHow to use technology and education to assist your medical practice's physicians with the ICD-10 transition before it happens. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 24, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: aubreywestgate Source Type: news
Few resources mean ICD-10 opportunity
With margins tight and resources limited, hospitals and health systems are under pressure to get the transition to ICD-10 right, lest they suffer significant reimbursement losses after Oct. 1, 2014.
The leaders of the ICD-10 implementation project at CHE Trinity Health, a 17-hospital health system, began the transition process earlier than most facilities, but offered useful lessons even to late starters on optimizing technology at HIMSS14 on Monday.
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Source: Healthcare IT News - February 24, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Richard Pizzi Tags: Online Only ICD-10 Source Type: news
ICD-10: The day after
“When we go live with ICD-10,” Leigh Williams said, “there are no experienced users.”
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Source: Healthcare IT News - February 24, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Tom Sullivan Tags: Online Only ICD-10 Source Type: news
Big data: Pinpointing ICD-10 risk to maximize conversion totals
Wouldn't it be advantageous to determine what opportunities ICD-10 will present and what risks can be mitigated today?
The folks at Baptist First and Dignity Health have already seen tangible results by harnessing Big Data analytics to avoid catastrophe and make the most of all the work going into the conversion.
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Source: Healthcare IT News - February 23, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Tom Sullivan Tags: Online Only Electronic Health Records ICD-10 Policy and Legislation Source Type: news
Coding prizefight on HIMSS14 show floor
Can you code with blazing speed? Think you grasp ICD-10 better than your rivals? Here's a chance to prove it quiz show-style.
During its annual Quipstar competition live on the exhibition floor, Medicomp Systems pits industry luminaries against attendees for cash and prizes. The host posts a medical situation and contestants use the software to locate the proper code. To play, go to booth 2703 on Monday at 2:30 p.m.; Tuesday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Source: Healthcare IT News - February 23, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Tom Sullivan Tags: Online Only ICD-10 Source Type: news
