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The role of ICD-10 codes in health IT
All corners of ICD-10 are covered in this guide including, but not limited to: ICD-10 implementation, transition to new codes, the impact on the U.S. health care industry and in-depth coverage from AHIMA 2011. guide
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AHIMA 2011 conference coverage
Hot topics at the AHIMA 2011 conference: ICD-10, coding and documentation. These information management concerns will impact meaningful use, too. guide
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FAQ: How should providers handle ICD-10 implementation?
The transition to ICD-10 is catching many health care providers off guard. This FAQ provides an implementation timeline and lists key points to discuss with software vendors. Tutorial
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FAQ: How will the transition to ICD-10 codes affect health IT?
As of Oct. 1, 2013, U.S. health care providers must use ICD-10 codes when they submit medical claims. This FAQ addresses what the transition means and how providers can prepare. FAQ
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Pharmas show future of meaningful use, clinical data analytics
What on earth will we do with all the bits and bytes collected via meaningful use criteria? Clinical data analytics, that's what. Pharmas already are launching pilot projects. News | 30 Apr 2012
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Reaction to ICD-10 delay a mixed bag among health care CIOs
Some health IT leaders don't see value in CMS's promised ICD-10 delay. Even more wonder where to find the ROI in using ICD-10. The impact of the 'unfunded mandate' is being felt. News | 13 Mar 2012
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Don't delay transition to ICD-10, experts warn
Even if training doctors is hard, coding has been outsourced and the C-suite remains unconvinced, health care organizations should not delay their ICD-10 preparations any longer. News | 06 Jan 2012
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HIPAA 5010 goes online: CIO's troubleshooting list
Health care CIOs played an integral part in HIPAA 5010 implementation. Now that it's online, they're helping finance monitor transactions and keep revenue streaming in. News | 04 Jan 2012
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Three trends that will stimulate health IT innovation in 2012
The federal government is opening up its health data and its purse to stimulate health IT innovation. News | 03 Jan 2012
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AMA opposes implementing ICD-10; industry leaders react
The American Medical Association opposes ICD-10 and aims to seek an 'appropriate replacement,' but those who have invested millions in the switch say they won't change their plans. News | 18 Nov 2011
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Financial impact of ICD-10 transition hard to ignore
Even with the best laid plans, the ICD-10 transition may be rough for providers. To minimize the financial impact in the months after October 2013, place pressure on payers. News | 17 Nov 2011
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Easing ICD-10 adoption with coding, transcription systems
Transcription helps physicians improve documentation, while computer-assisted coding helps billing get the right ICD-10 code. That chain reaction could make ICD-10 easier to bear. News | 17 Nov 2011
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To gauge vendor's ICD-10 readiness, turn to its partners
When hospitals ask vendors if they are ready for ICD-10, they need to know if the vendors' partners are ready. After all, each software application has its own ICD-10 challenges. News | 14 Nov 2011
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Preparation for ICD-10 codes varies tremendously among providers
As the ICD-10 transition deadline approaches, providers face many hurdles. Some are more prepared than others. This five-part series examines what must be done, why and how. News | 14 Nov 2011
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Successful ICD-10 implementation needs governance, end user buy-in
A smooth ICD-10 transition requires the support of senior management, which controls the purse strings, as well as end users, who must see the value of the extra work they must do. Tip
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a professional organization dedicated to helping health care professionals manage personal health information in their effort to provide quality health care to the public. Definition
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ICD-10
The International Classification of Disease tenth revision (ICD-10) is a system of coding created by the World Health Organization that notes various medical records including diseases, symptoms, abnormal findings and external causes of injury. Definition
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ICD-10-PCS
The International Classification of Disease tenth revision Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a system of medical classification used for procedural codes that track various health interventions taken by medical professionals. Definition
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ICD-11
The International Classification of Disease, Eleventh Revision (ICD-11) is a system of medical coding created by the World Health Organization (WHO) for documenting diseases, signs and symptoms, diagnoses and social circumstances. Definition
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serious reportable event (SRE)
A serious reportable event (SRE) is an incident involving death or serious harm to a patient resulting from a lapse or error in a healthcare facility. The National Quality Forum (NQF) coined the term to refer to "preventable, serious, and unambiguous... Definition
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ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification)
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is a revision to the ICD-9-CM system used by physicians and other health care providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms and procedures record... Definition
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ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification)
The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) is the official system used in the United States to classify and assign codes to health conditions and related information. The use of standardized codes i... Definition
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Health care professionals can go online for ICD-10 coding resources
The American Health Information Management Association has launched an online learning program to help coders and other professionals get a jump start on ICD-10 coding. Podcast
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Key HIMSS 2011 trends to track: HIE, ACO and ICD-10
With the health care industry at a crossroads, the HIMSS 2011 show is focusing on innovations in health information exchange -- and such mandates as the ICD-10 conversion. Video
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Beyond billing: ICD-10 codes an opportunity for richer data
The transition to ICD-10 codes will be a challenge; but as one CIO is finding, more specific codes will mean more accurate clinical information, not to mention better billing. Podcast
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a professional organization dedicated to helping health care professionals manage personal health information in their effort to provide quality health care to the public. Definition
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Pharmas show future of meaningful use, clinical data analytics
What on earth will we do with all the bits and bytes collected via meaningful use criteria? Clinical data analytics, that's what. Pharmas already are launching pilot projects. News
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ICD-10
The International Classification of Disease tenth revision (ICD-10) is a system of coding created by the World Health Organization that notes various medical records including diseases, symptoms, abnormal findings and external causes of injury. Definition
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ICD-10-PCS
The International Classification of Disease tenth revision Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a system of medical classification used for procedural codes that track various health interventions taken by medical professionals. Definition
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Reaction to ICD-10 delay a mixed bag among health care CIOs
Some health IT leaders don't see value in CMS's promised ICD-10 delay. Even more wonder where to find the ROI in using ICD-10. The impact of the 'unfunded mandate' is being felt. News
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Health care professionals can go online for ICD-10 coding resources
The American Health Information Management Association has launched an online learning program to help coders and other professionals get a jump start on ICD-10 coding. Podcast
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ICD-11
The International Classification of Disease, Eleventh Revision (ICD-11) is a system of medical coding created by the World Health Organization (WHO) for documenting diseases, signs and symptoms, diagnoses and social circumstances. Definition
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Don't delay transition to ICD-10, experts warn
Even if training doctors is hard, coding has been outsourced and the C-suite remains unconvinced, health care organizations should not delay their ICD-10 preparations any longer. News
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HIPAA 5010 goes online: CIO's troubleshooting list
Health care CIOs played an integral part in HIPAA 5010 implementation. Now that it's online, they're helping finance monitor transactions and keep revenue streaming in. News
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Three trends that will stimulate health IT innovation in 2012
The federal government is opening up its health data and its purse to stimulate health IT innovation. News
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About ICD-10 implementation and training
Many organizations are struggling to achieve ICD-10 implementation by Oct. 1, 2013, as mandated by the federal government. Hospitals and payers alike are finding the ICD-10 transition to be a long, complicated process. Learn how to get coding staff acquainted with ICD-10 codes, find out how ICD-10 adoption will affect clinical and coding workflows and read best practices from organizations with a head start on the ICD-10 implementation process.