We’ve survived the holiday feast and decided to skip the doorbusting to head out and visit the cute and fluffy animals at the Anytown Zoo. Of course, no outing would be complete without some injuries...
Tom Turkey has come in to the Stitch ‘Em Up Hospital for a little work before Thanksgiving. Dr. Carver is going to first take out Tom’s guts, then replace them with stuffing. How would we code Tom’s...
Coders play a vital role in applying CDI technology standards by guaranteeing that the output of automated tools aligns with compliant coding practices and official coding guidelines. Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, RHIA, CCM, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, CSAF, CCS, CCDS, CDIP, breaks down a framework for selecting, implementing, and maintaining technology solutions that support compliant documentation practices.
Coding practices by Medicare Advantage insurers make members seem sicker, which resulted in an extra $33 billion in payments from the federal government in 2021, relative to coding by traditional Medicare providers, according to a study published by the Annals of Internal Medicine .
Cardiomyopathy refers to a group of conditions in which the heart muscle becomes diseased, making it harder for the body to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body . While accurate ICD-10-CM coding of cardiomyopathy requires precise documentation of the cause (if known) and complications, the type will drive the final code choice. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register if you do not have a paid subscription.
As clinical validation becomes an area that payers and regulatory bodies are investigating heavily, the need for steadfast collaboration between coding professionals and CDI specialists has never been greater. TaraJo Vaught, MSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, explores how these two teams can bridge the gaps between them and enhance their clinical validation practices to drive better outcomes across the board.
The ICD-10-CM update for 2026 included 213 new codes that incorporated the “flank” as an anatomic area related to injuries. Genetic diseases also continue to make big inroads into the tabular list of diagnoses.
Q: In the 2026 ICD-10-CM update, in the neoplasm chapter there are some added specific codes for inflammatory neoplasm of the breast. How do those differ from other types of breast cancer?
The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule includes significant potential changes to telehealth billing and coverage, conversion factor calculations, relative value unit weights based on site, skin substitutes, behavioral health, and more.
