How, you ask? Well, the FY 2023 ICD-10 updates are now in effect. Therapists and the interdisciplinary team should take note of the added specificity we have long awaited to coding for dementia.

ICD-10-CM coding can be challenging for coders in the outpatient setting. It is important to remember that the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a road map to ensure ...

Although physicians don't typically have to code, they will have to enhance their documentation practices in order to support ICD-10. This means understanding ICD-10 fundamentals and specific impacts ...

Public health authorities, such as the CDC and FDA, can have access to the codes, but are generally not connected to names and other identifying info.

While much has been published about the implementation of ICD-10 for hospitals, the body of knowledge for physician practices and medical groups is sorely lacking. Vendor upon vendor is assisting ...

AHIMA's Subject Matter Expert and Clinical Documentation Partner discuss the connection between, ICD-10, value-based purchasing, and quality measures. Hear how more accurate and detailed codes ...

Physician ICD-10 education is not a one-time event. Organizations will need to look at how they will review document and code accuracy and provide physicians ongoing information for optimum results. Q ...