C. diff results from a disruption of the normal bacterial flora of the colon. Recognize the diagnostic criteria, treatment, and ICD-10-CM coding tips for reporting this disorder. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Julia Kyles, CPC , summarizes the advice CMS provided during a January event about reporting HCPCS add-on code G2211 for increased complexity with E/M codes.
CMS retroactively added two new CPT codes for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine administration. The codes affect services rendered on or after October 6, 2023.
Aimee Wilcox, CPMA, CCS-P, CST, MA, MT, and Karla VonEschen, MS, CPC, CPMA, CCDS-O, look back at the progression of diagnosis and mortality coding before looking ahead to ICD-11 and how coding departments can prepare for it.
Most fracture cases originate in the ED, so orthopedic coders must understand the various scenarios that may arise based on the patient’s condition and the intent of the performing clinician.
Shannon Oitker, MSN, RN , reviews the nine MS-DRGs for ventilator use, explains how DRGs are designed, and assesses whether hospitals are receiving adequate reimbursement for ventilation services.
Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC , summarizes guidance from the 2024 first quarterly release of Coding Clinic , including reporting for postoperative complications, non-traumatic kidney injuries, and vertebral artery dissection.
