Medical Coding Updates Archives

Should Secondary Medical Conditions Be Coded?

By YES HIM Consulting / November 18, 2019 / Comments Off

Locating causes for denied claims can be a tricky process because staff is accustomed to assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes based on the provider’s one major diagnosis documented in the medical record and assume the coding is correct if there isn’t a difference. However, the lack of support for necessity of the bill might not be as obvious.

2020 ICD-10-PCS Guideline Changes: Make Room for Exceptions

By Teri Jorwic / October 16, 2019 / Comments Off

Make Room for Exceptions: This years’ updates to the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting include a new section, updates to an existing section, new guidance on a body part, some editorial changes and the introduction to the possibility of exceptions for special cases.

How to Assess Quality of Care at Hospitals: Patient Safety Indicators List 2022

By John Franz / October 16, 2019 / Comments Off

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) developed Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) list 2022 to judge the quality of care at hospitals.

Understanding ICD-10 Codes and Why They’re Important

By YES HIM Consulting / September 10, 2019 / Comments Off

Every disease, injury, and symptom has its own ICD-10 code. But what exactly is their purpose and what makes them so important?

ICD-10-CM Coding Tips Instructional Notes and Common Coding Mistakes

By YES HIM Consulting / August 14, 2019 /

The implementation of ICD-10 brought about significant changes to the world of coding. With the additions for FY 2021 presently pushing the number of codes to over 70,000, it is crucial to follow the symbols, conventions, and guidelines mentioned throughout the book.

Is the ICD-10 PCS Coding and Implementation System Worth the Trouble?

By YES HIM Consulting / August 14, 2019 / Comments Off

The 10th release of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) is the most recent cutting-edge edition to the system of codes that categorizes every disease or health problem around the globe. The earlier edition was published about four decades ago, and henceforth the release of ICD-10 coding was predicted as a sweeping change in the world of medical coding.

Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) 2020 Proposed Rule: A Detailed Overview

By Ann Zeisset / July 7, 2019 /

A detailed overview of the 2020 Proposed Rule for the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) CMS-1716-P, which was released April 23, 2019 and published in the Federal Register, May 3, 2019.

The Changing Seasons Bring the Beginning of ICD Code Revisions

By Teri Jorwic / April 3, 2019 / Comments Off

Depending on your location, the spring season brings warmer temperature, green grass or maybe even hurricanes. But wherever you are, spring brings the first sign of new ICD code revisions that will be implemented in the fall.

The Value of Continued Medical Coding Training for Healthcare Professionals

By YES HIM Consulting / December 17, 2018 / Comments Off

The YES Education Team is happy to announce that we are implementing a new system for coding education training. Our new Learning Management System (LMS) platform will be the YES HIM Education portal. The portal allows learners to access courses they register for at any time, and on any device. Learners can access and take courses via pc, laptop, tablet or mobile devices anywhere around the world!