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The real reason why physician groups want to keep using ICD-9 codes
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I have to wonder about the state healthcare information technology (HIT) in this country. Major medical associations can't seem to let go of ancient technology.   Read »

Why politicians won't care about ICD-10 implementation
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There will not be a strong debate over ICD-10-CM/PCS in Washington.
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HIPAA 5010: What's causing reimbursement delays
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How did the HIPAA 5010 transition go? The answer depends on who you ask.   Read »

Why Meaningful Use and ICD-10 implementation projects aren't working together
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There's a way to soften the impact that ICD-10 implementation has on your budget. It involves working on ICD-10 and Meaningful Use compliance as the same project.   Read »

ICD-10 Challenges: 5 takeaways for a smoother transition
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Last week, results from a survey of healthcare providers that started ICD-10 planning early was discussed widely.   Read »

What's being done to oppose and support ICD-10 implementation
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The American Medical Association has taken the next step in its vigorous opposition to ICD-10 implementation.   Read »

HIM Education: Learning how to leverage data generated by more ICD-10 codes
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While there are real concerns and challenges that come with ICD-10 implementation, there are benefits. Obtaining more data is one of the benefits discussed in this blog often.   Read »

ICD-10 Education: HIM students learning more than medical codes
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There's more to ICD-10 training than learning medical codes, anatomy and physiology.   Read »

HIPAA 5010: What's triggering denials and rejections
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We've been using HIPAA 5010 standards to transmit electronic medical claims for a few weeks. How's that working?   Read »

ICD-10 Benefits: A specific example of improving patient care
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One of the persistent arguments arguments against ICD-10 coding is that it will have no effect on patient care.   Read »