Coding and CDI programs can take many approaches to manage denials, whether they focus on physician documentation education, have a team member dedicated to writing appeals, or anything in between.
Coding for conditions complicating pregnancy and delivery can be challenging, given the number of factors that influence maternal and fetal health. This article details ICD-10-CM coding for cervical incompetence, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and postpartum care complications.
We would fail to see ourselves completely if we didn’t consider external views as well, so for this article, we’ll be looking at CDI-focused works from the medical literature.