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• Coding Influenza

  Now that flu season is in full swing here is a friendly reminder as to how to code flu. Remember: Influenza A is not the same as Novel influenza A. Influenza A is just plain old influenza and coded toMore »

• Recent Code Changes

  Inpatient Prospective Payment System, Fiscal Year 2013 Summary of Changes to Hospital Acquired Conditions Two codes added to the existing vascular catheter-associated infection HAC category: 999.32 (bloodstream infection due to central catheter) 999.33 (local infection due to central venous catheter) TwoMore »

• The End of the ICD-9 based CCS Exam

  THE END IS NEAR … The End of the ICD-9-based CCS Exam that is! Now is the Time to Prepare your Medical Coding Staff If you head a healthcare organization, mark this date on your calendar: March 2014 What’s soMore »

• The Key To Successfully Passing the CCS Exam

  The CCS exam tests your coding skills at a mastery level. It is recommended but not mandated that you have at least three years actual hospital inpatient and outpatient coding experience as well as a demonstrated proficiency in anatomy andMore »