Q: A patient with fatty liver disease undergoes ultrasound cavitation. What diagnoses are treated using ultrasound cavitation and how is the procedure reported in ICD-10-PCS?
Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac rhythm disorder in the U.S. This article defines the condition, reviews relevant ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, and provides documentation and reporting guidance from experts. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy treats areas of severely calcified coronary arteries. Jane Arbogast-Schappell, CCS, CPC, CCC, CIRCC, explains the procedure and how to report it in HCPCS with coding examples.
CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2024 IPPS proposed rule on April 10. The document contains proposals for 395 new, 12 revised, and 25 invalidated ICD-10-CM codes.
Pain treatment procedures for trigger point injections have a history of high denial rates. Julia Kyles, CPC , offers insight on what coders and physicians can do to improve reporting of these procedures.
Q: Which CPT code would be reported for an emergency department (ED) visit for an asthma patient experiencing exacerbated symptoms and released with a prescription for treatment?
Kerri Swart, RN, CCRN, CCDS, writes about how a previously 100%on-site CDI program shifted to remote work and maintained productivity and education standards.
The 2023 update to the CPT manual had almost every chapter undergoing some form of change. In this article, Aimee L. Wilcox, CPMA, CCS-P, CST, MA, MT, delves into some of the major changes to E/M coding and considerations for documentation integrity.
Coding audits are often a source of irritation in small and large practices alike. This article covers common misconceptions about the auditing process and offers tips from experts on how to correct them.
Our experts answer questions about reporting E/M codes for ED patients with chronic illnesses and choosing the right CPT code for a laparoscopic prostatectomy.
