by Angela Gerbert, BS, CCS, CDIP, CIC, COC, CPC-I Changes to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code systems and guidelines for FY 2021 have been released. Many coders are busily reviewing the updates and making preparations for implementation on October 1. For those of us who live neck-deep in coding it is an exciting time. While […]
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by Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA Imagine having to have a paracentesis several times a week, just to drain off peritoneal ascites so you can feel comfortable. Until recently, there was no other way to remove the huge amount of fluid that can accumulate in the peritoneal cavity of patients with refractory ascites. It […]
read more »Mastering Information, Not Memorization, Is the Key to Understanding BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS – October 1, 2019 – To help coders and medical facilities prepare for the FY 2020 code updates that begin October 1, 2019, nationally recognized ICD-10 expert Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, has applied her unique approach to coding instruction to understanding the FY2020 ICD-10 […]
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