The 2023 ICD-10-CM update brought many new codes to report injuries sustained from collisions between motorcycles or electric-assisted bicycles and other vehicles, entities, or objects. This article reviews external cause codes and examines the new additions. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. It invades the body in many different ways. Shelley Safian PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I describes the types, manifestations, and treatment methods for diabetes mellitus and how to report them accurately in ICD-10-CM.
CMS confirmed in the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule that it will adopt the framework of the revised AMA E/M guidelines, including payment based on medical decision-making (MDM) or time, effective January 1, 2023. Laura Evans, CPC, explains how the agency will diverge from the AMA on some points, however.
CMS released its 2023 OPPS final rule on November 1. The document finalizes most proposed policies, including a new provider type for rural emergency hospitals (REH), continued coverage of telehealth services, and implementation of new skin substitute HCPCS codes, among other changes, which largely take effect January 1, 2023.
Lena Wilson, MHI, RHIA, CCS, CCDS , takes a deep dive into the CDI/coding reconciliation process and outlines tips that coders and CDI professionals can apply to improve this process.
As the shift to outpatient care has accelerated, likely due to COVID-19, inpatient volumes continue to remain below pre-pandemic levels for hospitals and health systems this year, according to Kaufman Hall’s 2022 State of Healthcare Performance Improvement report.
ICD-10-CM coding for respiratory illnesses requires a solid understanding of clinical indicators and coding guidelines. Review documentation and guidance for reporting acute respiratory distress syndrome, asthma, and pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Coding for newborn services can be complicated due to detailed examinations and therapeutic treatments performed after delivery. Sarah Nehring, RHIA, CCS, CCDS , breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for newborn encounters and reviews new codes for newborn apnea that took effect October 1.
Coding and billing professionals must ensure that medical record information is accurate, up to date, and compliant. In this article, Holly Cassano, CPC, CRC , defines late entries, corrections, and addendums, and explains the proper methods used to alter health records while maintaining Medicare compliance.
