Hear nationally recognized ICD-10 expert and Libman Education course author Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discuss ICD-10-PCS for FY 2020: New Technology in this free, brief presentation. The Complete ICD-10-PCS Training Package The Complete ICD-10-PCS Training Package by nationally recognized coding expert Lynn Kuehn provides complete training on the structure and use of […]
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by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA One of the most welcome guideline changes of recent years went into effect on October 1, 2015 with the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. In those guidelines, Guideline A11 instructs that “It is the coder’s responsibility to determine what the documentation in the medical record equates to […]
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Hear nationally recognized ICD-10 expert and Libman Education course author Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discuss ICD-10-PCS for FY 2020: Unidirectional Brachytherapy in this free, brief presentation. The Complete ICD-10-PCS Training Package The Complete ICD-10-PCS Training Package by nationally recognized coding expert Lynn Kuehn provides complete training on the structure and use of […]
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by Angela Lehoux, BS, CDIP, CCS, CIC, CPC-I Let’s be frank. A lot of coding education occurs because of credential maintenance. AAPC and AHIMA both require that coders demonstrate their continued commitment to their profession by regular and consistent relevant education. This external motivator forces your coders to take one more course, listen to one […]
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The future of traditional HIM jobs is changing. What’s left? Hear Susan H. Fenton, PhD, RHIA, discuss “The Future of Work for HIM Professionals: How to Prepare Yourself” from a webinar sponsored by Massachusetts HIMA on November 13, 2019 in this free, brief presentation. eLearning Library The eLearning Library subscription provides unlimited access to […]
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by David Zielske, MD, CIRCC, COC, CCVTC, CCC, CCS, RCC Question: Coding for 93623 Is the documentation below sufficient to code 93623? Would you please explain why or why not? “Bi-directional block was demonstrated in and out of all 4 pulmonary veins post ablation. Adenosine was administered in 9 mg boluses to check for dormant […]
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Hear nationally recognized ICD-10 expert and Libman Education course author Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discuss ICD-10-PCS for FY 2020: Fluorescence Guided Procedures in this free, brief presentation. The Complete ICD-10-PCS Training Package The Complete ICD-10-PCS Training Package by nationally recognized coding expert Lynn Kuehn provides complete training on the structure and use […]
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Hear nationally recognized ICD-10 expert and Libman Education course author Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discuss ICD-10-PCS for FY 2020: Cell Suspension Technique in this free, brief presentation. The Complete ICD-10-PCS Training Package The Complete ICD-10-PCS Training Package by nationally recognized coding expert Lynn Kuehn provides complete training on the structure and use […]
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by Rebecca Harmon, MPM, RHIA, CCA Growing up, we learn to be grateful for any gift that someone gives us; no matter what it is. Most children have at some point had to say “thank you” for funny-colored sweaters from grandmothers, unusual gifts from Uncles and gifts we believe that we outgrew years before from neighbors […]
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Hear nationally recognized ICD-10 expert and Libman Education course author Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discuss ICD-10-PCS Neurosurgery Coding: Deep Brain Stimulator in this free, brief presentation. This is a sample from her course ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding. ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding Learn to code complex neurosurgery procedures with the unique perspective and expertise offered […]
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Having taught CCS Exam Prep for many years, I see three keys to CCS success. The keys are …
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Libman Education authors and colleagues were well represented in the recent article in Journal of AHIMA reporting comments by AHIMA’s Coding Thought Leadership Council on “The Future of Coding.” (The article is available here.) We thought we would share with you excerpts from the article: For employers, one panelist suggested, the best chance of success […]
read more »by David Zielske, MD, CIRCC, COC, CCVTC, CCC, CCS, RCC Question: 61624 – CNS Embolization Right Internal Carotid Artery I’m looking for clarification on the catheter placement for the above procedure. I understand a true diagnostic angio is separately billable, but somewhere along the line, I thought that when there is no diagnostic angio that […]
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Hear nationally recognized ICD-10 expert and Libman Education course author Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discuss ICD-10-PCS Neurosurgery Coding: Cranialization of Frontal Sinus in this free, brief presentation. This is a sample from her course ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding. ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding Learn to code complex neurosurgery procedures with the unique perspective and expertise […]
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How do you think healthcare organizations and other entities will use HCC data going forward? Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) are utilized by Medicare Advantage and Affordable Care Act payers for approximately 30 million individuals currently. Use of HCCs is projected to grow significantly in coming years and individuals with in-depth knowledge and command of the […]
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Hear nationally recognized ICD-10 expert and Libman Education course author Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discuss ICD-10-PCS Neurosurgery Coding: Approaches to the Brain in this free, brief presentation. This is a sample from her course ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding. ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding Learn to code complex neurosurgery procedures with the unique perspective and expertise […]
read more »Libman Education Authors Weigh In Libman Education authors and colleagues were well represented in the recent article in Journal of AHIMA reporting comments by AHIMA’s Coding Thought Leadership Council on “The Future of Coding.” (The article is available here.) What does the future of coding look like? We thought we would share with you excerpts […]
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Hear nationally recognized ICD-10 expert and Libman Education course author Gail I. Smith, MA, RHIA, CCS-P, discuss Changes to CPT for FY2020: What’s New? in this free, brief presentation, an excerpt from Gail’s CPT® Code Updates for FY2020. Master the Code Changes in the 2020 CPT Code Set CPT Code Updates offers detailed explanations of complex […]
read more »by Rebecca Harmon, MPM, RHIA, CCA I spent the first half of my career wringing my hands over bad bosses and wondering which of the angry gods was punishing me THIS time, and why. It took me some time to figure this whole boss thing out. Maybe you can relate! For a long time I […]
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Here are five strategies I used recently to pass the CCS on the first go-round.
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