Skin and dermatology coding includes unique challenges with its extensive terminology and the need to calculate wound and lesion sizes. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , discusses common documentation problems and how coders can improve their efficiency and proficiency.
Coding for podiatry services requires an extensive understanding of complex anatomy and regulations. Lynn M. Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, COSC , AAPC Certified ICD-10-CM instructor, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM trainer, reviews what steps coders can make to ensure complete documentation for podiatry services that are facing increasing audits.
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC-I , examines common orthotic procedures, including fracture reduction, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement, to determine how to choose the correct CPT ® code and key terms that should be documented.
Guidance for coding OB delivery lacerations sometimes differs between the CPT ® Manual and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , explains the difference in guidance and documentation necessary to report tears to the proper degree.
To correctly code for radiation oncology services, coders need to understand the various elements of the treatment. Rebecca Vandiver, CPC, CPC-I, and Chandra Stephenson, CPC, CPC-H, CPMA, CPC-I, CANPC, CEMC, CFPC, CGSC, CIMC, COSC, analyze these complex services from a coding perspective.
Interventional radiology cases are often complex with confusing coding rules, especially for radiologic supervision and interpretation. Stacie L. Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, RCC, CIC, and Karna W. Morrow, CPC, RCC, CCS-P, lead you through the maze of coding these procedures.
Misusing modifier -25 (significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management (E/M) service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service) can be an expensive proposition. Sarah L. Goodman, MBA, CHCAF, CPC-H, CCP, FCS, and Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CHCO, explain how to determine when an E/M service is significant and separately identifiable.
Coders may be familiar with the term "fetal distress" in physician documentation, but its lack of specificity can limit code selection. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, explains what coders can look for in documentation to report the most accurate ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CMfetal status codes.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, defines abnormal pregnancies and explains how to determine the appropriateCPT ® , ICD-9-CM, and ICD-10-CM codes.
Outpatient providers are beginning to see more and more medical necessity audits, especially in the ED and for evaluation and management (E/M) levels. Caral Edelberg, CPC, CPMA, CAC, CCS-P, CHC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, and Joanne M. Becker, RHIT, CCS, CCSP, CPC, CPC-I, AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, review the guidelines for ED E/M services and highlight common audit risk areas.
