This article reviews malware basics and covers tips that healthcare employees can implement to avoid cyberattacks that could put protected health information (PHI) at risk.
Tonya Chandler, RHIT, writes about mental health status in youth, clarifies possible contributing factors, and explains how to report mental and behavioral conditions in ICD-10-CM with several case scenarios.
Our experts answer questions about ICD-10-CM coding for diabetic patients with hyperglycemia, CPT documentation requirements for wound sizing, and more.
Julia Kyles, CPC , examines the factors of medical necessity required to decrease chance of denials for preoperative E/M visits, including who performs the visit, associated risks, and the patient’s health.
CMS published a summary of its first quarter 2024 HCPCS Level II code update application decisions. There were 48 additions, two code definition revisions, and seven discontinuations.
Q: How would a coder report the scenario of an unmedicated diabetic patient with diabetic renal nephrosis and out-of-control blood sugar during an encounter?
Our expert answers questions about ICD-10-CM sequencing for renal complications after a transplant, reporting malignant neoplasms in transplanted organs, and more.
Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I, CPPM, COSC , covers FAQs she has received, specifically about CPT reporting for arthrodesis, acromioplasty, arthroplasty, arthroscopy, and spinal decompression procedures. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , explains how to report neonatal respiratory failure, including meconium aspiration, failure to thrive, and associated symptoms in ICD-10-CM.
Pressure injuries, which can lead to a patient safety indicator (PSI), require clear documentation and coordination among coding, CDI, and clinical departments. Katherine Siemens, RN, BSN, CMSRN, CCDS , evaluates how poor coordination could result in a PSI being incorrectly reported.
