CMS recently proposed hundreds of ICD-10-CM code changes in the 2026 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, including 487 new codes, 38 revised code descriptions, and 28 invalidated codes. The rule also proposes 14 new ICD-10-PCS codes.
Asthma is a common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narrow the airways, leading to airflow obstruction. Discover the coding considerations surrounding this disorder to ensure you’re documenting it correctly. Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
The Affordable Care Act provides preventive and early diagnosis healthcare services for free to anyone with a health insurance policy. This article provides coding specialists with guidance to ensure they’re documenting these services correctly so that providers are compensated properly.
While the use of artificial intelligence has begun to change how healthcare organizations process data, large language models have not yet reached the level of sophistication to meet the demands of medical coding, according to an op-ed published by Forbes.
Forensic medical coding is a specialized field that combines the precision of medical coding with the complexities of the legal system. Understanding the skills needed and the types of cases in which medical coding is essential becomes crucial to those looking to enter the field. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register if you do not have a paid subscription.
With 50 new ICD-10-PCS codes implemented on April 1, Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I , thoroughly reviews the codes to help inpatient coders accurately apply the updates.
CMS recently issued a bulletin highlighting new Medicare documentation guidelines and providing additional resources for documentation compliance. Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS , outlines the key takeaways from this latest guidance and emphasizes how health information, CDI, and coding teams play a role in compliant documentation.
