Tag Archives: diagnosis coding
Home Health Coder’s ICD-10 Transition Checklist
Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by Editor.
Be Prepared. Photo: U.S. National Archives
Coders may need as much as 80 hours of training to get ready. Break it down into these 4 phases.
The 2013 deadline for moving to…
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What Home Care Coders Need to Know About ICD-10
Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by Editor.
With ICD-10’s 200 diabetes codes, just one code reports both the diabetes and the manifestation.
The Oct. 1, 2013 deadline may seem like a distant date, but it’s not too early to begin preparing for ICD-10 implementation. Experts advise taking…
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Home Health Coding Quick Start Guide: Complicated Surgical Wounds
Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 by Editor.
3 steps that heal your surgical wound coding woes, plus 2 scenarios to test your skills
Your patient’s surgical wound may be complicated, but coding for it doesn’t have to be. Follow three simple steps to make sure you’re accurately…
