Coding Clinic , Second Quarter 2017, which became effective May 17, did not disappoint in addressing clinical issues affecting us in coding compliance and instructing us in how to properly use the ICD-10-CM Index and Table. Let’s review several of Coding Clinic’s changes.
Many national organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control, the American Liver Foundation, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Food and Drug Administration have information and resources available to provide education and promote testing for viral hepatitis.
When someone decides to enter the world of medical coding, they usually start off coding for obstetric and newborn charts. After coding for a month or two, the newbie coder is transitioned to low-dollar queues; usually encompassing charts $10,000 and less. Gradually, he or she works toward the medium-dollar and moderate-procedure queues between $20,000-$39,000.