Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , writes that it’s not unusual for an outpatient coder to advance their career by diving into inpatient coding. When deciding to learn about ICD-10-PCS, it’s important to first understand the basics and compare and contrast ICD-10-PCS and CPT. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Inpatient coders know that clinical indicators for certain conditions frequently require greater completeness or specificity in ICD-10-CM for which a concurrent or retrospective query is often required. This article will review clinical indicators and query opportunities for common respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, respiratory failure, and asthma.
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Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , breaks down CPT coding for subsequent hospital visits and services provided on the day of discharge from inpatient status.
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