Nalashaa Healthcare Blogs
ICD-11 is the latest iteration of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). It is preceded by ICD-10 and comprises of work completed over 10 years, involving over 300 healthcare industry…
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ICD-10 has always been linked to billing, and this is one of the biggest areas, no doubt. But, the data collected via ICD-10 coding practices will find uses in a…
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The switch to ICD-10 coding standards is mandatory for all HIPAA-covered entities that use electronic medium for claim transactions. Ideally, this standard does not apply to those which will operate…
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With the delay in ICD-10 in late March 2014, there has been a general aura of unsettlement in the healthcare IT space, with providers being unsure on what is expected…
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Computer Assisted Coding or CAC has gained importance with the ICD-10 implementation road map underway at most healthcare providers. The CAC software will help preserve accounts receivable and accounts payable…
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HL7 interface engine is an integration platform specifically for the healthcare industry and its numerous legacy systems. The data from these legacy systems are under many circumstances non compatible with…
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As the Senate passed the bill putting into motion the ICD-10 delay, there are many questions which have been popping up. There are many providers who have been ready or…
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Does this mean things should be slowing down? This is a golden opportunity for healthcare ISVs who are preparing to embrace cloud and provide easily scalable solutions to move ahead…
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While there are dozens of minor distinctions between ICD-9 and ICD-10 the three fundamental changes are: There is expanded detail for many conditions (e.g., viral hepatitis has been expanded from…
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ICD-10 codes need to be implemented by the practice management, billing and EHR vendors to ensure a smooth transition and bill reimbursements. One of the major risks in this transition…
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Payers are gearing up for the testing phase of ICD-10, one which is bound to be cumbersome and a long process. There are numerous partners involved in the process, and…
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Centre of Medicaid Services conducted a ICD-10 testing routine to smoothen claims processing prior to the October 1, 2014 deadline. March 3 -7 2014 was the week wherein a limited…
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