With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented intelligence enabled healthcare, the American Medical Association provided guidance outlined in Appendix S taxonomy for describing and classifying various AI applications. This article will help coders understand the AI taxonomy.
Accurate coding of hepatitis C scenarios relies heavily on recognizing and interpreting key details within clinical documentation, paying close attention specifically to the type of hepatitis, the acuity of the condition, the current status of the disease, and any associated complications or comorbidities. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register if you do not have a paid subscription.
The National Institutes of Health recently released a study that found an artificial intelligence screening tool was as effective as healthcare providers in identifying hospitalized adults at risk for opioid use disorder and referring them to inpatient addiction specialists. The tool also has the potential to reduce readmissions.
Social issues often get left out of the conversation when providers, caregivers, and patients are busy, stressed, and focused on the immediate problem that occasioned a visit or admission; however, Nicole Nodal-Rodriguez, MSN, RN, CCDS , considers how having SDOH carried through the record can have a trickledown effect on treatment plans, identification of health disparities, and community services.
With its enhanced specificity and comprehensive structure, ICD-11 offers a more detailed and accurate framework for documenting cancer diagnoses. Karla VonEschen, MS, CCDS-O, CPC, CPMA , explores how precise documentation and the coder’s ability to capture all the diagnosis codes to fully describe the condition will be crucial for healthcare organizations.
Effective October 1, 2024, three new diagnostic codes have been added to the ICD-10-CM classification system. These three new codes are designed to capture early stage type 1 diabetes preceding the onset of symptoms.
The first quarter edition of Coding Clinic included new and revised guidelines, a change to the Alphabetic Index, and a question and answer section which discusses complicated coding issues. This article highlights noteworthy changes.
Start training your staff on the diagnosis code changes that will go into effect October 1. CMS will adopt the ICD-10-CM additions, revisions and deletions that it previewed in April. This article highlights some of the changes you should note.
