Encephalopathy refers to any disease of the brain that alters its function or structure. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBG , breaks down documentation requirements and ICD-10-CM coding for toxic, acute, and chronic encephalopathy.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020 with 152,657 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read up on ICD-10-CM coding for different types of COPD including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2024 IPPS proposed rule on April 10, with proposals for the annual ICD-10-CM/PCS code update and increases to hospital payment rates. The rule also introduces new quality measures aimed at reducing health equity gaps.
CMS’ quality measures rank hospital mortality data as better than, no different than, or worse than the national mortality rate. JoAnne Mullins, DNP, MSN, RN, CCDS , describes how to perform quality reviews targeting missed coding opportunities and other factors that influence mortality data.
When reporting ICD-10-CM codes for encephalopathy with comorbidities, coders must carefully review documentation to determine which conditions are separately reportable. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBG , breaks down ICD-10-CM reporting guidance for complex cases of encephalopathy.
Functional and structural disorders, infections, and irritations of the large intestine can cause debilitating digestive complications that require surgical intervention. Review ICD-10-PCS coding for colectomy and ostomy procedures. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Nearly 80% of healthcare organizations are collecting data on social determinants of health (SDoH), or non-clinical factors that affect health, including family and home life, education, employment, and food insecurity, according to a new AHIMA survey.
Clinical documentation and ICD-10-CM coding terminology for neonatal conditions do not always match. Review documentation requirements and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for reporting common neonatal diagnoses, as well as advice for querying pediatric healthcare providers.
