Holly spent the weekend hanging out at the beach, enjoying the sun. The sand was so warm that she slipped off her shoes to stroll near the water. And disturbed a crab in the process. The crustacean,...
We know it will take a huge time commitment. We know it will require an inordinate amount of organization and coordination across departments. We know the training for coders and physicians and...
Memorial Day kicked off the summer season and today we are seeing the first summer casualties here at the Fix ‘Em Up Clinic. Apparently not everyone’s holiday celebration went off without a hitch...
The meanings of the seventh character for ICD-10-CM codes vary across chapters and categories. Fracture codes include additional information that can be provided by the extension. When coding for a...
This series of entries will not follow a random bi-weekly topic but will focus on the chronological transition to ICD-10 readiness. My intent is to dispel myths and compare real-world experience in...
Don’t trust the squirrels in the park. They may look cute and friendly, but they are really covert operatives on a mission to steal your food. [caption id="attachment_2676" align="alignright" width="...
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me 12 drummers drumming and the noise is unbelievable. I’ve got a migraine. I didn’t see any lights or odd visual disturbances beforehand, so this is...
Why in the world is Mr. Grinch so mean? Maybe the problem is his health. Let’s see if we can diagnose the Grinch’s health woes. First, he is as cuddly as a cactus. What does that mean? He’s covered...
The American Medical Association (AMA) is trying to get a seat at the ICD-10 table by resolving to request inclusion as one of the Cooperating Parties. Mind you, today’s resolution at the AMA annual...
When you search the 2013 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting you will find chapter-specific guidelines for each chapter except for Chapters 3, 8, and 12. Chapter 1: Certain...
