False and Nonsensical Medical Records Reportedly Not Unusual
Poorly designed EHRs likely the culprit for the proliferation of false medical records. Last week Talk Ten Tuesdays listener “Robert” discussed during the weekly Internet
Poorly designed EHRs likely the culprit for the proliferation of false medical records. Last week Talk Ten Tuesdays listener “Robert” discussed during the weekly Internet
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Mental health diagnoses offer possible insight into the mind of suspected Las Vegas mass murdered Stephen Paddock. EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are remarks by nationally
Electronic medical record (EMR) technology offers both advantages and pitfalls, but EMR errors must be investigated nonetheless. EDITOR’S NOTE: In this article Dr. John Irwin,
Complexity of medical decision-making is key, but you can’t bill for something you didn’t do. This article was prompted by a Talk Ten Tuesdays listener’s
The American Hospital Association steps in; the American Medical Association steps up. On Sept. 27, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced
Using the phrase “Hx of” and substituting “F/U of” will make a difference to the risk profile of outpatient providers. Lately I have been getting
High degrees of variation abound in areas of coder productivity, certification. In a recent poll, only 80 percent of respondents to a question of how
Amid the chaos of the ED, order is needed. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final installment in a two-part series on clinical documentation integrity (CDI)
A Talk Ten Tuesdays listener weighs in on woefully insufficient documentation of a routine visit. EDITOR’S NOTE: During last Tuesday’s Talk Ten Tuesdays broadcast, a
AHIMA conference programs include subjects designed to improve one’s proficiency in the areas of coding, documentation and compliance. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA),
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