Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS

About Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS

Faye Kelly is a broadly experienced HIM professional and trainer. Having worked in a hospital setting for over 30 years including as an HIM Director with oversight of Coding and CDI, Faye now applies her extensive knowledge of the HIM function to write, develop and lead focused training for coders, CDI professionals, physicians, and nurses on outpatient and inpatient coding; case mix index; reimbursement systems including DRGs, MS-DRGs, and APR-DRGs; and coding credential preparatory courses for the CCA and CPC. Faye is a reviewer and author for several Libman Education courses and provides mentoring for credential candidates pursuing their CCS.
9 02, 2023

How to Use Queries to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Providers

By |2023-02-09T19:49:06-05:00February 9th, 2023|Coders' Corner|1 Comment

By Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS Queries are essential to the process of creating strong and complete documentation that captures the patient’s health condition and supports accurate coding and appropriate billing that will withstand an audit. I think of queries as part of a continual improvement process for everyone involved in documentation. I start with the belief that providers want to document accurately and correctly; that documentation specialists are striving to achieve a patient record that is complete; that coding wants coded data to reflect the documentation; and that billing wants to ensure the organization is compensated appropriately for services

19 12, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q4 2022: Poisoning by, Adverse Effect of, and Underdosing of Methamphetamines

By |2022-12-19T11:52:04-05:00December 19th, 2022|Coders' Corner|2 Comments

Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q4 2022 on the topic "Poisoning by, Adverse Effect of, and Underdosing of Methamphetamines." To view, simply fill out this brief form.

13 12, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q4 2022: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

By |2022-12-13T23:59:36-05:00December 13th, 2022|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q4 2022: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q4 2022 on the topic "Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome." To view, simply fill out this brief form.

9 11, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q3 2022: Repair of Prolapsed Neovaginal Graft

By |2022-11-09T18:46:32-05:00November 9th, 2022|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q3 2022: Repair of Prolapsed Neovaginal Graft

Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q3 2022 on the topic "Repair of Prolapsed Neovaginal Graft." To view, simply fill out this brief form.

2 11, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q3 2022: Vasogenic Cerebral Edema and Breast Cancer with Brain Metastases

By |2022-11-02T13:01:16-04:00November 2nd, 2022|Coders' Corner|1 Comment

Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q3 2022 on the topic "Vasogenic Cerebral Edema and Breast Cancer with Brain Metastases." To view, simply fill out this brief form.

6 07, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q2 2022: Long-term Use of Eliquis®

By |2022-07-06T21:07:28-04:00July 6th, 2022|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q2 2022: Long-term Use of Eliquis®

Coding Clinic for Q2 2022 includes guidance on how the diagnosis of long-term use of Eliquis® should be reported in ICD-10-CM. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief discussion.   ICD-10-CM: Diagnosis Coding Thorough and in-depth command of ICD-10-CM coding is essential! ICD-10-CM: Diagnosis Coding is a comprehensive program on the structure, function, and application of ICD-10-CM organized by body system. Learn more here.

29 06, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q2 2022: Temporary-Permanent Pacemaker Placement

By |2022-06-29T19:45:55-04:00June 29th, 2022|Coders' Corner|2 Comments

 Coding Clinic for Q2 2022 includes guidance on coding placement and subsequent removal of a temporary-permanent pacemaker. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief discussion.   ICD-10-PCS: Cardiac Procedure Coding Learn to code advanced cardiac procedures with the unique perspective and expertise offered by nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS coding expert Lynn Kuehn! ICD-10-PCS: Cardiac Procedure Coding enables coders to visualize and understand complicated 3-D cardiac structures and then accurately and completely code the intricate surgical procedures performed. Learn more here.

23 06, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q2 2022: Post-Term Pregnancy

By |2022-06-23T23:02:16-04:00June 23rd, 2022|Coders' Corner|1 Comment

When can you count a week as a week? Coding Clinic for Q2, 2022 includes guidance on counting the weeks of gestation for a Post-term Pregnancy. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief discussion.   Comprehensive Inpatient Obstetrical Coding An all-inclusive approach to coding inpatient obstetrical cases from initial pregnancy through the puerperium. Comprised of three courses: ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS plus a real-world practice module, Coding Workspace™; the program teaches the coder how to evaluate the documentation and locate any obstetrical code. Learn more here.

27 04, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary Q1 2022: Postsurgical Hematoma of Gallbladder Fossa

By |2022-04-27T23:13:11-04:00April 27th, 2022|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on Coding Clinic Commentary Q1 2022: Postsurgical Hematoma of Gallbladder Fossa

Hematoma vs. Hemoperitoneum? Coding Clinic for Q1 2022 provides guidance on ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding of postsurgical hematoma of gallbladder fossa. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief presentation.   Coding Clinic Commentary What changed, what it means, and how to apply advice with confidence! Coding Clinic Commentary provides in-depth commentary on selected coding advice and clarifications from recent issues of AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, the official publication for coding guidelines and advice. Learn more here.

19 04, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary: Septic Arthritis/Osteomyletis of Pubic Symphysis and Aspiration Biopsy

By |2023-07-27T09:57:57-04:00April 19th, 2022|Coders' Corner|2 Comments

Coding Clinic for Q1 2022 provides guidance on ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding of septic arthritis/osteomyletis of pubic symphysis and ICD-10-PCS procedure coding of a diagnostic aspiration biopsy of the pubic symphysis joint. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief presentation. Coding Clinic Commentary What changed, what it means, and how to apply advice with confidence! Coding Clinic Commentary provides in-depth commentary on selected coding advice and clarifications from recent issues of AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, the official publication for coding guidelines and advice. Learn more here.

13 04, 2022

Coding Clinic Commentary Q1 2022: Coding of Alcohol Abuse in Remission and Alcoholic Dementia

By |2022-04-13T21:09:12-04:00April 13th, 2022|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on Coding Clinic Commentary Q1 2022: Coding of Alcohol Abuse in Remission and Alcoholic Dementia

Coding Clinic for Q1 2022 provides guidance on ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding of alcohol abuse in remission and alcoholic dementia. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief presentation.   Coding Clinic Commentary What changed, what it means, and how to apply advice with confidence! Coding Clinic Commentary provides in-depth commentary on selected coding advice and clarifications from recent issues of AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, the official publication for coding guidelines and advice. Learn more here.

2 11, 2021

ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q3&Q4 2021): COVID-19 Residual Effects

By |2021-11-02T23:42:04-04:00November 2nd, 2021|Coders' Corner|1 Comment

 Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q3/4 2021 on the topic "COVID-19 Residual Effects."   The Libman Education eLearning Library The eLearning Library subscription provides unlimited access to over 60 courses, assessments, and training curricula designed to enhance job-specific, self-paced learning for one full year. Includes full access to our Coding Clinic Commentary!  Special pricing available for groups. Train your entire team! Learn more here.

25 10, 2021

ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q3&Q4 2021): Cardiomyopathy due to Methamphetamine Abuse

By |2023-07-27T10:11:22-04:00October 25th, 2021|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q3&Q4 2021): Cardiomyopathy due to Methamphetamine Abuse

Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q3/4 2021 on the topic "Cardiomyopathy due to Methamphetamine Abuse." FY 2022 Code Updates:  Learn what the changes mean and how to apply them FY 2022 Code Updates contain detailed explanations of critical changes to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines (effective October 1), and the CPT coding system (effective January 1). Purchase individually or pick your bundle and SAVE! Train your entire team and save even more! Purchase a Code Update Bundle for 2022 and receive a full year of

14 10, 2021

ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q3 & Q4 2021): Acute Kidney Injury due to ATN due to Contrast Nephropathy

By |2021-10-24T01:16:31-04:00October 14th, 2021|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q3 & Q4 2021): Acute Kidney Injury due to ATN due to Contrast Nephropathy

Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q3/4 2021 on the topic "Acute Kidney Injury due to Acute Tubular Necrosis due to Contrast Nephropathy."   FY 2022 Code Updates:  Learn what the changes mean and how to apply them FY 2022 Code Updates contain detailed explanations of critical changes to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines (effective October 1), and the CPT coding system (effective January 1). Purchase individually or pick your bundle and SAVE! Train your entire team and save even more! Purchase a Code Update Bundle for

23 07, 2021

ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q2 2021): Bilateral Chronic and Subsegmental Pulmonary Embolism

By |2021-08-03T03:46:22-04:00July 23rd, 2021|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q2 2021): Bilateral Chronic and Subsegmental Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in a pulmonary artery in the lungs. Q2 2021 Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS includes instruction on how to correctly report bilateral chronic and subsegmental pulmonary embolism in ICD-10-CM. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q2 2021.   FY 2022 Code Updates:  Learn what the changes mean and how to apply them FY 2022 Code Updates contain detailed explanations of critical changes to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines (effective October 1), and the CPT coding system (effective January 1). Purchase individually or

15 07, 2021

ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q2 2021): Excision of Pituitary Macroadenoma within Cavernous Sinus

By |2021-08-03T03:51:23-04:00July 15th, 2021|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q2 2021): Excision of Pituitary Macroadenoma within Cavernous Sinus

In response to a question regarding how to code an excision of a pituitary macroadenoma within the cavernous sinus in ICD-10-PCS, Q2 2021 Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS includes instruction. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q2 2021.   FY 2022 Code Updates:  Learn what the changes mean and how to apply them FY 2022 Code Updates contain detailed explanations of critical changes to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines (effective October 1), and the CPT coding system (effective January 1). Purchase individually or pick your bundle and

12 07, 2021

ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q2 2021): Goldilocks Breast Reconstruction

By |2023-07-27T10:09:53-04:00July 12th, 2021|Coders' Corner|Comments Off on ICD-10 Coding Clinic Update (Q2 2021): Goldilocks Breast Reconstruction

Goldilocks breast reconstruction is a skin-sparing mastectomy. Q2 2021 Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS includes instruction on how to code both the mastectomy and the reconstruction in ICD-10-PCS. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief video preview of Libman Education’s Coding Clinic Commentary for Q2 2021. FY 2022 Code Updates:  Learn what the changes mean and how to apply them FY 2022 Code Updates contain detailed explanations of critical changes to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines (effective October 1), and the CPT coding system (effective January 1). Purchase individually or pick your bundle and SAVE! Train

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