decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 8 (August)
Your Questions Answered
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Article Overview
This article answers reader questions about teaching physician documentation in paper and electronic records, with references to CMS guidance and related AAMC resources. It also discusses when to continue education on ICD-9-CM versus planning for ICD-10-CM, making it relevant to compliance, documentation, and coding education audiences.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand the broad scope of documentation practices and coding transition planning that affect compliance, training, and day-to-day medical record workflows.
Article Sections
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Teaching physician documentation and pre-printed attestations
Discusses questions about teaching physician presence and attestation documentation in paper records and electronic medical records. References CMS guidance, a related AAMC resource, and the use of patient-specific supporting information.
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ICD coding education timing
Addresses a question about whether training should focus on ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM. Summarizes general timing considerations, implementation context, and a public NCHS reference.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s general focus on teaching physician documentation compliance issues
- How the article frames documentation concerns in paper and electronic record workflows
- The article’s discussion of ICD-9-CM education timing in relation to ICD-10-CM awareness
- Which external organizations and guidance sources are referenced in the Q&A
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Compliance staff
- Physician practice administrators
- Health information management professionals
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