Resource FAQs Q: I have an EHR, won’t it code for me? Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are valuable tools in the transition to ICD-10. Your system should have the codes available for you and may even help you select a code a particular situation. However, it is still important to understand the guidelines and structure […]
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General FAQs Q: Why are we moving to ICD-10? ICD-10 is a more advanced and robust coding set than ICD-9. This allows for complex and detailed reporting that better meets the needs of the health care industry today. The move to ICD-10 will increase the level of specificity available for research, public health, and other
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As the October 1, 2015 transition deadline approaches, take a moment to rate your preparation progress in the 10 categories below. David Letterman may have retired but the Top 10 lives on. Make this Top 10 your number one priority. Use this scale to rate your completeness for each item. Completely Finished………………………….100% Almost Finished………………………………….75% About
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The ICD-10 deadline of October 1, 2015 is approaching quickly but there is still time to prepare! The CMS ICD-10 Quick Start Guide is a FREE tool that can help practices make the most out of the next 55 days. CMS ICD-10 Quick Start Guide This document covers the 5 important steps health care professionals
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On Monday July 27th, CMS issued Guidance on the recent CMS/AMA joint announcement regarding ICD-10 flexibilities. The Guidance comes in the form of a frequently asked questions (FAQs) document. Below we’ve provided important information and highlights from the FAQs we think you’ll want to become familiar with as quickly as possible. Learn more at https://practicemax.com/ Key
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ICD-10-CM Emergency Department (ED) General Concepts: Signs and symptoms are still acceptable in the absence of a definitive diagnosis Example: Fever, dehydration and vomiting without nausea Location/laterality Document right, left or bilateral for paired organ structures Example: Bilateral pneumonia Location/anatomic specificity Be specific as to the exact anatomic site; see examples below Finger: Individual fingers
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ACEP Now Article: ICD-10 Coding Tips to Help Emergency Physicians Navigate Documentation Changes This article from June 15, 2015 presents two experts’ guidance on ICD-10 and answers the following questions: How will this impact how I document? Why is severity of illness (SOI) important and how and why should I document it? How do I document
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The transition to ICD-10 will change the way emergency medicine physicians document the ED patient encounter. ICD-10 requires significantly more detail than ICD-9 to help support medical necessity. In this regard, ICD-10 requires more effort on part of the provider to document the exact type of patient diagnosis. Not providing the required additional detail and
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New ICD-10 Initiatives to Aid in Transition In a July 6th press release the US Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) announced new ICD-10 initiatives to help providers successfully transition by the looming October deadline. The press release announced an increase in flexibility in the enforcement of ICD-10 rules
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The transition to ICD-10 will impact very aspect of your practice including processes, systems and staff. As the October 1, 2015 deadline approaches, take this opportunity to check in on your progress by answering the following questions for your practice. 1. We have evaluated superbill alternatives to accommodate the new ICD-10 code set? 2. We
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