by Brian Murphy, CPC
Let’s move forward with full implementation of ICD-10 on October 1, 2015, both for hospitals and physicians. But let’s also see a more transparent application process for the Cooperating Parties, allowing physicians/clinicians full representation at the table...Read More »
We welcome the new members of the ACDIS Advisory Board and encourage you to visit the Advisory Board page on www.ACDIS.org in the coming days to learn more about our newest members and to reconnect with the rest of the board.Read More »
January was full of successful local chapter events despite Mother Nature’s best attempts to cover them with a wet, snowy blanket, and chapter leaders have much in the works for February and March.Read More »
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced last week plans to ramp up Medicare payment reforms featuring alternative payment models and value-based payments.Read More »
William E. Haik, MD, FCCP, CDIP, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, director with DRG Review, Inc., in Fort Walton Beach, Florida offers his insight on reporting additional diagnoses. Read More »
Are records with only one MCC noted targeted by Recovery Auditors or other audit agencies? I am confused because I have also heard that it’s good to capture one MCC.Read More »
Thursday, January 29, Deanne Wilk, CDI and inpatient coding manager at Good Samaritan Health System in Lebanon, Pennsylvania will host the area’s first meeting. Those interested in joining her can email her at deannewilk@yahoo.com or ...Read More »
