CMS has identified potential claims processing issues that span the ICD-10 implementation date, or when ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes may both apply, according to a Medicare Learning Network Matters report ...

Lolita M. Jones, RHIA, CCS, independent coding and billing consultant, discusses six initial steps ambulatory surgery centers should take to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. 1. Form an ICD-10 ...

Despite the common goal of providing quality patient care, a deeply rooted divide between hospitals and physicians persists. This divide exists—in part—due to different payment methodologies.

I just read a blog by Dr. Dayle Jones that could have an important influence in the endgame effort to save DSM 5 from itself. See it at http://my.counseling.org/2011 ...