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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Coding Books > Present on Admission Present on Admission Gail Garrett, RHIT Softcover: 241 pages ISBN 1584261889 978-1584261889 American Health Information Management Association July 2007 (click button below for the very best currently available price for this important resource)     This book expands on the fundamentals of Present on Admission (POA) assignment.   Key issues and concerns arising from these regulations are addressed, especially the new requirement to implement the hospital-acquired condition payment provision on all Medicare claims.   This information is essential for: Inpatient coding and reimbursement professionals Quality specialists Risk managers Physicians in hospital practice Hospital information technology professionals Present on Admission explains the details and ramifications of the POA indicator, helping you become your organization’s resident POA expert. Overview of history and use of POA indicator In-depth explanation of coding requirements Challenging application exercises Addresses new hospital-acquired conditions (HAC) payment provision Discusses successfully managing implications of POA and HAC Guidance on implementing new coding requirements Appendices include pertinent forms, documents, and resources Gail S. Garrett, RHIT is a nationally known and well-respected coding expert with 25 years of experience. Garrett is an assistant vice president in the Regulatory Compliance Department at HCA Healthcare.   The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is the community of professionals engaged in health information management, providing support to members and strengthening the industry and profession. A world in which the public values the contribution of health information management professionals and the American Health Information Management Association, in the advancement of health through quality information: 1) Provides career, professional development and practice resources; Sets standards for education and certification; and, Advocates public policy that advances HIM practice. AHIMA fosters the professional development of coding professionals through advocacy, education, certification, and lifelong learning opportunities. (information about this book has been provided by the publisher) You may also be interested in The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore