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Jan. 15, 2018 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: Sue, do you remember when we started our blog back in 2012? Didn’t the idea present itself at a conference we were attending? Sue: Yes, it did! We were […]
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With Donna Smith, RHIA, L. Gordon Moore, MD
L. Gordon Moore and Donna Smith discuss how appropriate documentation and coding of hierarchical condition categories (HCCs) can have a significant impact on payment in a value-based system.
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With Donna Smith, RHIA
This article details how coders can enhance their careers by becoming proficient in the finer points of the latest payment methodologies.
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With Donna Smith, RHIA
3M research conducted by HIMSS Analytics sought to understand how organizations manage data in support of value-based payment models based on HCCs.
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June 30, 2017 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: Hi, Sue – I’ve been hearing that many hospitals are getting denials for records with sepsis coded as the diagnosis. Sue: Why are they getting denied for that? Donna: […]
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With Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna Smith of 3M Consulting Services explores crucial oversight processes, audit techniques, escalation policies & 2017 ICD-10-CM guidelines.
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With Donna Smith, RHIA
HCCs are not new, but many organizations are only starting to recognize their importance. 3M’s Donna Smith dives into how to manage HCCs in her new article.
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May 1, 2017 / By Donna Smith, RHIA, Sue Belley, RHIA
Donna: Hi, Sue! Do you ever see something on a problem list that isn’t correct? Sue: Yes, often! You know I always say, “The problem list is a problem.” Donna: […]
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March 10, 2017 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: Eh Sue. What did you think of our experience in Canada reviewing charts for accurate coding? Sue: I would say that they have a similar challenge to ours in […]
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Dec. 22, 2016 / By Donna Smith, RHIA, Sue Belley, RHIA
Donna: Happy Holidays, Sue! In the spirit of the season, here’s a gift for you — some information about ICD-11 that I learned at the recent ICD-11 Revision Conference in […]
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Nov. 11, 2016 / By Donna Smith, RHIA, Sue Belley, RHIA
Donna: Sue, do you know how many unspecified codes there are in ICD-10-CM? Sue: No, haven’t had time to count them! Why do you ask? Donna: Well, as you know, […]
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With Donna Smith, RHIA
This webinar reviews the Total Performance Score calculation and how the Value-Based Purchasing Program measures will impact payment.
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Oct. 7, 2016 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Cheryl Manchenton, RN, Donna Smith, RHIA
Cheryl: Hey fellow bloggers, have you heard what people are saying about the new ICD-10-CM coding guideline 19? Sue: I’ve heard a few things. . . Donna: There’s certainly a […]
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Aug. 22, 2016 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: Hi Sue. Have you had a chance to read through the FY 2017 Final Rule since our last chat? Sue: I haven’t read all 2,434 pages if that’s what […]
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July 11, 2016 / By Cheryl Manchenton, RN, Donna Smith, RHIA
Cheryl: So Donna, I have been getting a lot of questions from clients about ICD-10-CM and PCS lately. I was in elementary school when the last code switch occurred. Can […]
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July 6, 2016 / By Donna Smith, RHIA, Sue Belley, RHIA
Donna: Hi, Sue – how was your 4th of July holiday weekend? Sue: Full of fireworks and time with my family. Hope yours was good as well! Donna: I had […]
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June 6, 2016 / By Donna Smith, RHIA, Sue Belley, RHIA
Donna: Hi, Sue! I saw you at the ACDIS conference last week. How were the sessions you attended? Sue: Really good – I liked the diversity and range of topics […]
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April 20, 2016 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: Sue, have you been reading about the new definitions for sepsis and septic shock, and the new clinical guidance for physicians about diagnosing sepsis in their patients? Sue: Yes, I […]
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March 9, 2016 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: Sue, it has been way too long. What’ve you been up to? Sue: I’ve been auditing a lot of ICD-10 documentation and coding post go-live. Donna: Same here – […]
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Oct. 26, 2015 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: Hey, Sue! We haven’t talked since AHIMA. Did you get back in time for ICD-10 go-live? Sue: Yes, I was in my office, bright and early on October 1. […]
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Sept. 18, 2015 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: Sue, can you believe it? We’re going live with ICD-10 in less than two weeks – this has to be the longest pregnancy in history! Sue: I know. You […]
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Aug. 19, 2015 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna and Sue are joined this month by fellow 3M HIS blogger Jill Devrick. Donna: Hi Sue. How was the AHIMA-AHDI summit? Didn’t you give a presentation? Sue: The summit […]
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With Donna Smith, RHIA
Can HCCs be used to improve patient outcomes? Learn more from 3M’s Donna Smith.
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With Donna Smith, RHIA
3M’s Donna Smith explains why the differences can impact a clinical documentation improvement program.
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With Donna Smith, RHIA
As we move towards a care system focused on population health, HCCs can determine patient disease risk and help hospitals analyze their populations.
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July 24, 2015 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: You know Sue, I think that people are really stepping up their ICD-10 game as we enter the home stretch. Sue: The way I look at it, they’ve been […]
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With Donna Smith, RHIA
3M’s Donna Smith explains how Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) are beings used to predict care costs using various data points.
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June 19, 2015 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Donna: Sue, what results are you hearing about ICD-10 coder agreement as sites get ready to implement October 1, 2015? Sue: What do you mean by “ICD-10 coder agreement?” Donna: Well, […]
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Jan. 21, 2015 / By Sue Belley, RHIA, Donna Smith, RHIA
Sue: Happy New Year, Donna! Did you enjoy the holidays? Donna: The holidays were wonderful, and you know I always feel reenergized in the new year! Sue: Me, too! Instead […]