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

Identifying New ICD-10-CM 'Buzzwords' in Diabetes Terminology

03/14/2013

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

The diagnosis of diabetes (and its related complications) is one of the most common diagnoses that occurs in wound care clinics. As many may have already heard, the US will convert from the current ICD-9-CM coding for diagnoses to the new...

The diagnosis of diabetes (and...

03/14/2013

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Audits

An Auditor’s Perspective of Debridement and E&M/Clinic Visits With Modifier -25

04/03/2020

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 information accuracy. However, HMP Communications and the authors do not represent, guarantee, or warranty that...

Information regarding coding,...

04/03/2020

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Reimbursement

The Global Surgical Package & Separate Physician Payment for Follow-Up Care

06/08/2017

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

When it comes to Medicare’s global surgical package, confusion reigns. This article offers guidance on documentation related to site of service.

When it comes to Medicare’s...

06/08/2017

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Proper Diagnosis Under ICD-10-CM: Don’t be a Coding ‘Minimalist’

02/10/2016

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

Mastering the use of additional diagnosis codes (and knowing when to use them) is incumbent upon wound care professionals since the coding conversion.

Mastering the use of additional...

02/10/2016

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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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ICD-10-CM

Are You Ready for the New ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes Effective October 1, 2020?

08/04/2020

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 accuracy. However, HMP and the author do not represent, guarantee, or warranty that coding, coverage, and...

Information regarding coding,...

08/04/2020

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Business Briefs

Review of LCDs Released After ICD-10-CM Conversion

02/10/2016

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

Kathleen D. Schaum , MS;

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 authors do not represent, guarantee, or...

Information regarding coding,...

02/10/2016

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Wound Care Documentation Case Study: The Time Has Arrived for ICD-10! Are You Ready?

09/15/2015

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

Information regarding coding,...

09/15/2015

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ICD-10-CM

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

10/21/2013

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

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Editor’s Note: Information...

10/21/2013

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ICD-11-MMS

What Is Your Wound Clinic’s Status of Converting to the New ICD-11-MMS Coding System?

11/04/2019

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

The implementation of the new International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics (ICD-11-MMS) system is coming in the next few years. This author provides a guide to conversion to the new system,...

The implementation of the new...

11/04/2019

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