ICD-10-CM: Maternal Scar from Previous Surgery This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discusses assigning a code for a maternal scar from a previous surgery on obstetrical cases. Short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and […]
read more »ICD-10-PCS: Endotracheal Intubation – Two Approaches This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, focuses on ICD-10-PCS approaches for endotracheal tube insertion (intubation). Short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and when you need it. eLearning […]
read more »ICD-10-PCS: Hand-Assisted Surgery This LibmanLightbox, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discusses how to code Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic and Open Surgery. Short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and when you need it. ICD-10-PCS: Genitourinary Procedure Coding […]
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by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA No one wants to make mistakes. We never want to find out later that we did something wrong. This is especially challenging when a coder feels there was no resource available for finding the answer when the question came up. They did their best under the circumstances. Libman […]
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by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA Baltimore is the place to be “in the know” this March! The Coordination and Maintenance (C&M) Committee for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 10, as a virtual meeting from the CMS offices in Baltimore, Maryland. And, you can attend virtually for […]
read more »ICD-10-PCS Coding of Cesarean and Other Extraction Deliveries This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discusses ICD-10-PCS coding of cesarean and other extraction deliveries. Short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and when you need it. eLearning […]
read more »by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA Cross-training has always been a smart strategy to ensure adequate coverage for the ebbs and flows of the coding process. It is a particularly useful strategy dealing with the uncertainty of our current situation and anticipating post-COVID-19 realities. If you find your organization in need of inpatient coders, […]
read more »ICD-10-PCS: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, focuses on coding the various surgeries that are performed on children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and when […]
read more »ICD-10-PCS: Epidermal Autografting This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, focuses on ICD-10-PCS coding of epidermal autografting using various methods. Short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and when you need it. eLearning Library: ICD-10-PCS Offers […]
read more »ICD-10-PCS: Lap-Assisted vs. Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy This LibmanLightbox, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, focuses on application of ICD-10-PCS Guidelines B5.2a, B5.2b and B3.2d on the approach value, using three different surgical techniques for a sigmoidectomy to address diverticulitis as the example. Short bursts of learning to illuminate current […]
read more »ICD-10-PCS: Aortic Valve Replacement Options This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discusses ICD-10-PCS coding of aortic valve replacements. Short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and when you need it. eLearning Library: ICD-10-PCS Offers the […]
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by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA The question of the day is – What makes a valve replacement a rapid deployment technique valve replacement in the New Technology section of ICD-10-PCS? These days, there are multiple options. Is this a transcatheter aortic valve replacement by another name? Is this a certain way to perform […]
read more »ICD-10-CM: New COVID-19 Diagnosis Codes, Effective January 1, 2021 This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discusses new ICD-10-CM codes related to COVID-19, effective 1/1/2021. Short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and when you need […]
read more »ICD-10-PCS: New Therapy and Vaccine Codes for COVID-19, Effective January 1, 2021 This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discusses new ICD-10-PCS codes for COVID-19 therapies and vaccines, effective 1/1/21. Short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, […]
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by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA More than five years after implementation, we are still seeing coders struggle with ICD-10-PCS coding of inpatient procedures. It is a complex coding system and cannot be mastered without a focused effort. What is needed is more than just understanding definitions and guidelines. It is time to move […]
read more »ICD-10-PCS Coding of Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy Brachytherapy can be delivered as either a low dose rate or a high dose rate. This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discusses how to code low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy that uses implantable radioactive elements. Short bursts of […]
read more »by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA The LibmanLightbox module on coding of the Alfapump Solution to Repeat Paracentesis created a good question this week. A coder asked if this really is a bypass and what body part is being bypassed. The coder suggested we should use the root operation drainage instead. Both great questions. […]
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Join nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, for this discussion of ICD-10-PCS coding of the new Interatrial Shunt Device for FY2021. LibmanLightbox™ offers short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and when you need it. Implementation is October 1! FY 2021 […]
read more »by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA October 1 will be here before you know it. Your coders are likely deep into the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code updates. I know I am biased since I write the yearly CM and PCS updates for Libman Education, but I think a comprehensive and in-depth update course that […]
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Join nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, for this discussion of ICD-10-PCS coding of the new Alfapump for FY2021. LibmanLightbox™ offers short bursts of learning to illuminate current challenges in medical record coding. Shining a light, where and when you need it. Implementation is October 1! FY 2021 ICD-10-CM […]
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