Coding Clinic's Third and Fourth Quarter 2013 issues focus considerable attention on ICD-10-PCS procedure coding. On p. 18, Coding Clinic Third Quarter 2013 states that the coding of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) depends on the end placement of the PICC line?that is, where the device ends up.
You all know that I have been unhappy with some code definitions in ICD-9 and have ucceeded in getting some changes made in ICD-9 and ICD-10-CM code sets.
These sample queries were adapted from The CDI Specialist’s Guide to ICD-10, created and donated by Cheryl Ericson, MS, RN, CCDS, CDIP, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, CDI education director at HCPro in Danvers, Mass.
Yeah, ICD-10 is all different, isn't it? Well, the appearance of the codes may change, but the diseases don't. Some things you're used to may be truly different, but what we think about while coding doesn't totally change.
Over and over, one gets frustrated that professional coders are told that they are smart and educated and know about anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, and then the same people turn around and say, "You code what the doctor documented and it's not up to you to question the physician."
Joint replacement surgery is nothing short of a miracle for those experiencing pain due to an arthritic or damaged joint. The surgery is performed not only on the hip and knee, but also on the ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, or finger. Patients who have undergone this surgery often regain mobility and are able to live pain free.
Hospital value-based purchasing (HVBP). It's the latest buzz phrase in the healthcare industry, and it's something in which all insurers are interested.
