Donna J. Cartwright, MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA

ICD-10-CM

Are Wound Care Providers & Their Clinics Prepared for ICD-10-CM?

05/19/2015

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

With our most recent Reader Report, we’re trying to gauge the industry’s level of readiness for the new coding system. Here’s how your results have been assessed by TWC’s coding, documentation, and reimbursement experts.

With our most recent Reader...

05/19/2015

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ICD-10-CM

NCDs & LCDs Released With Covered ICD-10 Codes: Will Your Documentation Support Medical Necessity?

05/18/2015

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

Despite the delay, the conversion to ICD-10-CM will actually happen this year. To that end, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted its future effective national coverage determinations (NCDs) with covered ICD-10 codes...

Despite the delay, the...

05/18/2015

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ICD-10-CM

Wound Care Documentation Case Study: Decubitus Ulcer

04/16/2015

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a service to our readers. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. However, HMP Communications and the author do not represent, guarantee, or...

Information regarding coding,...

04/16/2015

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ICD-10-CM

Wound Care Documentation Case Study: Complications of a Graft

03/18/2015

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

Prepare for the implementation of ICD-10-CM with these wound care documentation case studies.

Prepare for the implementation...

03/18/2015

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ICD-10-CM

Wound Care Documentation Case Study: Diabetic Conditions

02/13/2015

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

As an additional ICD-10-CM preparation tool, throughout 2015 Today’s Wound Clinic will provide sample cases demonstrating the principles conveyed over the past year.

As an additional ICD-10-CM...

02/13/2015

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ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding Documentation Tips for External Causes of Morbidity

12/15/2014

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

This month’s tool covers “external causes of morbidity.”

This month’s tool covers...

12/15/2014

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ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding Documentation Tips for Personal & Family History; Long-Term Treatment

09/20/2014

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

This month’s tool covers “pertinent personal and family history;” Categories Z79, Z80-Z86 & Z88-89.

This month’s tool covers...

09/20/2014

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Business Briefs

Reimbursement Tips for Bariatric Surgery & Various Forms of Debridement

06/12/2014

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

This installment of “Business Briefs” will provide the reimbursement aspects of two clinical topics being covered in this issue of Today’s Wound Clinic: bariatric surgery and debridement.

This installment of “Business...

06/12/2014

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ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding Documentation Tips for Skin Neoplasms (C43-C44)

12/09/2013

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

The arrival of ICD-10-CM is on the horizon, and it will soon be essential for all wound care practitioners to refine their documentation skills in preparation for the new coding format. In an effort to assist our readers as they transition...

The arrival of ICD-10-CM is on...

12/09/2013

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Preparing Your Documentation for ICD-10-CM: The Countdown is On!

10/21/2013

Donna J. Cartwright , MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA;

Editor’s Note: Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a service to our readers. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. Providers, suppliers, and manufacturers are responsible for...

Editor’s Note: Information...

10/21/2013

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