Quizzes

April 11, 2012

April 10, 2012
Inpatient
Quiz Articles: 
Despite gains, coders dissatisfied with compensation given increased responsibilities
Planning can maximize benefits of internal coding audits
Avoid burnout and ease stress: Strategies every HIM director and manager should know
Healthcare News: CMS posts summary of ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting
Q&A: Coding for healing traumatic finger amputation
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March 28, 2012

March 27, 2012
Inpatient
Quiz Articles: 
Examine documentation for clinical indicators that provide context for MCCs
Don’t jump to conclusions about documentation
Be diligent about documentation review to prevent denials and ensure sufficient detail supports medical necessity
Healthcare News: CMS issues global surgery fact sheet
Q&A: Code or query for clinical significance?
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March 21, 2012: ICD-10-CM/PCS

March 20, 2012
Outpatient
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March 14, 2012

March 13, 2012
Inpatient
Quiz Articles: 
Insight into operative notes clarifies how to code cryptic 'TBB'
Understand the impact of HACs and HCACs on your coding practices
Know how inpatient coders can ensure compliance
Healthcare News: MLN Matters article addresses recovery auditor findings regarding renal and urinary tract disorders
Q&A: Dealing with denials for ICD-9-CM code 584.9 due to lab values
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March 7, 2012

March 6, 2012
Outpatient
Quiz Articles: 
The nose knows the importance of correct otolaryngology coding
Unscramble the complexities of ABNs
CMS adds new modifier -PD, two edits, and additional APCs
Healthcare News: Medicare adds screening services to covered list
Q&A: Reporting incidental durotomy
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February 29, 2012

February 28, 2012
Inpatient
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February 22, 2012

February 21, 2012
Outpatient
Quiz Articles: 
Get the facts on coding for non-biodegradeable drug delivery implants
Defining 'integral' for self-administered drugs is challenging
Healthcare News: HHS confirms ICD-10 delay
Q&A: Documentation for hydration
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February 15, 2012: ICD-10

February 15, 2012
Inpatient
Quiz Articles: 
ICD-10-CM injury codes: Capture the detail necessary for accurate coding
Variations in ICD-10 documentation requirements and coding guidance highlight need for Coding Clinic advice
Healthcare News: CMS provides guidance on ICD-10 codes, issues corrections to IPPS tables
Q&A: Coding a percutaneous arthrocentesis in ICD-10-PCS
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February 8, 2012

February 7, 2012
Outpatient
Quiz Articles: 
Create communication between clinical and coding staff for chemotherapy reporting
Brush up on respiratory system anatomy and physiology
Healthcare News: CMS adds new modifier -PD
Q&A: Facility codes for peritoneal dialysis
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February 1, 2012

January 31, 2012
Inpatient
Quiz Articles: 
Unclear documentation fuels ongoing challenges in assigning appropriate POA indicator
Use encoders alongside of critical reasoning and clinical knowledge
Permanent RAC program changes and new Medicaid program and pre-bill audit demonstration under way
Healthcare News: CMS posts January issue of provider compliance newsletter
Q&A: Coding for appendiceal stump syndrome
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