Sarah Nehring, RHIT, CCS, CCDS , reviews documentation and ICD-10-CM guidance for reporting for toxic effects, adverse drug reactions, and underdosing of prescribed medications.
A spinal fusion, or surgery to permanently connect two or more vertebrae in the spine, is sometimes necessary to correct spinal deformities and instability. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , breaks down ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding for fusion procedures. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2022 IPPS proposed rule on April 27, with proposals for the annual ICD-10-CM/PCS code update, the creation of new MS-DRGs, and increases to hospital payment rates.
Before assessing a coder’s work performance, a facility must set goals that define that success. Review quality improvement standards that facilities use to define coding success.
Spinal fusion procedures are reported using two different ICD-10-PCS tables, depending on the location of the vertebrae fused. Sarah Nehring, RHIT, CCS, CCDS , breaks down ICD-10-PCS coding for spinal fusions based on details in the operative note.
Susan Belley, RHIA, CPHQ , and Audrey Howard, RHIA , analyze the frequently changing ICD-10-CM guidelines for reporting COVID-19 and related respiratory complications. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Coding for traumatic fractures is based on details about the broken bone and the event that caused the injury. Review ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines for reporting different types of traumatic fractures.
Q: I’m having trouble determining how to report an acute myocardial infarction (MI) for subsequent admissions occurring within four weeks of the initial MI in ICD-10-CM. Can you walk me through the process?
A Humana health plan in Florida collected nearly $200 million in Medicare overpayments in 2015 by improperly coding for high-severity Hierarchical Condition Category conditions, according to a recent audit from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
