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Many organizations and physicians are implementing electronic medical records (EMR) with the belief that the EMR will take care of their transition to ICD-10. Although the implementation or use of an EMR can help with the documentation challenges providers will be confronted with in the new ICD-10 world, the use of an EMR alone is…
DetailsW21.04xA – Struck by golf ball, initial encounter
W22.042A – Striking against wall of swimming pool
V93.22XA – Heat exposure on board fishing boat
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that more than half of all doctors and other eligible providers have received Medicare or Medicaid incentive payments for adopting or meaningfully using electronic health records (EHRs). HHS has met and exceeded its goal for 50 percent of doctor offices and 80 percent of eligible hospitals to have EHRs…
DetailsEarlier this week, our very own R. Todd Welter presented “How I Got into the Health Care Industry… by Accident!” for the Daniels Health Care Club’s Inaugural Event with the Daniels College of Business of the University of Denver. Todd, On behalf of the HCC, I just wanted to thank you again. Some well respected students…
DetailsEyebrows burned off by flare up of barbecue grill: X03.0XXA – Exposure to flames in controlled fire, not in building or structure, initial encounter.
Bellyflop into swimming pool: W16.512A – Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing other injury, initial encounter.
Bringing down health care costs is a top priority. That’s why the Affordable Care Act contained an historic set of reforms designed to reward higher quality and lower the cost of care. And we know that the best way to do that is the same way leading health care organizations do it: by making care…
DetailsAllergic Rhinitis due to Pollen — J30.1
Poison Ivy: Allergic Dermatitis due to plants — L23.7
Bee Sting, accidental, initial encounter — T63.441A
DetailsA recent incomplete CMS listing is raising concerns, as the state of Colorado is missing from the listing a ltogether, and this leaves no way for providers to check to see if they are due for revalidation. RT Welter works with over 150 providers and has had providers whose PTANs have been deactivated due to…
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