ICD-10 Follies: The Kids Aren't All Right
(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 22, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CMS Promises More Thorough Testing of ICD-10 CodesCMS Promises More Thorough Testing of ICD-10 Codes
The 'end-to-end' testing sought by organized medicine will show whether Medicare claims incorporating the new and controversial ICD-10 codes actually get paid. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - February 21, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
ICD-10 Coding for OphthalmologyICD-10 Coding for Ophthalmology
ICD-10 is just months away. Here's a brief review of the changes to coding in ophthalmology. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - February 21, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Article Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Sucked Into Jet Engine
(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 20, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CMS to do ICD-10 testing after all
Some people will invariably take this as proof that ICD-10 will not be pushed back any further — while others will suggest it serves as evidence that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cannot be taken at its word.
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Source: Healthcare IT News - February 20, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Tom Sullivan Tags: Online Only ICD-10 Policy and Legislation Source Type: news
What type of people choose assisted suicide?
Conclusion
As the authors point out, there is no obligation to report assisted suicides to any central registry, so it is possible these findings are based on incomplete information.
It’s important to note that this was a small study involving 1,301 assisted suicides and the findings are based on quite small numbers – for example, 665 women were assisted suicides compared to 505 men.
The debate over assisted suicide and concerns as to whether some vulnerable groups are more likely opt for assisted suicide – for example, those living alone – is important.
Further research is required in this area rather than jum...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 20, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Mental health Lifestyle/exercise Medical practice Source Type: news
ICD-10 MLN Matters Article Addresses Medicare FFS Testing
Medicare Learning Network Matters article gives information on the transition to ICD-10 coding that will occur on October 1, 2014. Links are provided to a video on ICD-10 Coding Basics and the Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS)International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition (ICD-10) Testing Approach. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - February 20, 2014 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
CMS: Full ICD-10 Testing Coming This Summer
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Federal health officials will conduct end-to-end testing of ICD-10 code submissions with a limited number of providers this summer, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Wednesday. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - February 19, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: The Birds
(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 19, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Problems With the In-Laws
(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 15, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Arrow Through the Heart
(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 14, 2014 Category: American Health Source Type: news
ICD-10: International Classification of Diseases Information
The move to ICD-10 is one of the largest challenges for the health care industry to appear during many of our lives. The, 'International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is a revision of the ICD-9-CM system. Doctors and other health care providers use the system to classify and code all symptoms, diagnosis and procedures recorded in association with hospital care in America. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - February 14, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Healthcare Reform Source Type: news
Keep Your Medical Practice in the Black During the ICD-10 Transition
Avery HurtFebruary 13, 2014 | ICD-10, Coding, Medical Billing & Collections, Overhead, Revenue Cycle Management, Staff, TrainingBy Avery HurtDon't let the ICD-10 transition hurt your practice's bottom line. Here are ways for you and your staff to survive and thrive during this major change. (Source: Physicians Practice)
Source: Physicians Practice - February 13, 2014 Category: Practice Management Authors: keithmartin Source Type: news
ICD-10 Follies: Off-Roading Encounters, Truck vs ATV
(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 13, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Don't Let Docs Get Bitten by ICD-10, AMA Tells HHSDon't Let Docs Get Bitten by ICD-10, AMA Tells HHS
Mocked for its animal-bite codes, ICD-10 could impose crippling costs on physician practices when it goes into effect October 1 unless the government takes action, the AMA says. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - February 12, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
