The human ear is comprised of three parts: the outer, middle, and inner ear. The middle ear is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear. This article will discuss two types of procedures concerning the middle ear: tympanoplasties and tympanostomies.
The difference between straightforward and complex cases is now one of the main factors for coding lower endovascular revascularization. Find out how to document and report services with the new code set.
A greater telemedicine uptake among mental health specialists did not result in improved access to care for patients in communities with specialist shortages, according to a study published in JAMA Open Network.
Train your staff on the first batch of medically unlikely edits for CPT codes that went into effect January 1, 2026, along with new edits that just went into effect on April 1.
ICD-10-PCS coding for procedures performed within the cranial cavity is complicated. Terry Tropin, MSHAI, RHIA, CCS-P, describes the different body part values used for the brain and cranial cavity, root operations used, and coding for some common procedures.
In an effort to streamline the query process and ensure each missive adheres to stringent compliance standards, many programs now rely on templates that coding and CDI professionals can customize for the specific query opportunity at hand. To explore this topic further, ACDIS asked members of the 2025/2026 CDI Leadership Council to share their thoughts on query templates.
The phrase “don’t reinvent the wheel” applies well to the development of an outpatient CDI program when a mature inpatient CDI foundation already exists. The challenge is not whether the wheel can be reused, but how to navigate the differences.
Q: What are some tips for properly documenting evaluation and management as it relates to medical decision-making, including improving communication with providers?
Our experts answer questions on ICD-10-CM coding for adverse effects of medications, ICD-10-PCS coding for stroke intervention procedures, and coding lactic acidosis and sepsis together.
