“We are pleased to introduce AHIMA Code-Check to coincide with the early days of the ICD-10 transition at the time when there is the biggest need for additional services and expertise around the new code set,” Lynne Thomas Gordon, CEO of AHIMA, said in a statement. “AHIMA Code-Check doesn’t just provide answers to questions but will show all the key steps for how the correct code was arrived at. It can be an important and ongoing source of continuing education.”
Here are four things to know about AHIMA’s Code-Check.
• The service will debut Oct. 12 and can be purchased by individuals and organizations on a subscription or as-needed basis.
• Subscriptions can be shared among large physician practices or entire departments.
• AHIMA’s question-answering experts will be able to answer the most challenging question related to ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS.
• Responses will include solutions with cited sources, identification of patient variables that affect CPT and HCPCS scores, nomenclature and terminology relationships vital to correct coding paths and guidance for when to query for necessary documentation.
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