Flail chest is the most severe type of blunt traumatic chest injury and is likely the most common serious thoracic injury. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, explains the symptoms, diagnostic process, and guidelines associated with reporting flail chest.
The 2023 update to the ICD-10-CM code set includes over 60 new codes for intracranial injuries with loss of consciousness, status known. This article covers codes from the 2023 ICD-10-CM update that pertain to traumatic injuries of the brain, specifically the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Coders must be familiar with ICD-10-CM reporting guidelines for common neurological conditions. This article unpacks recent updates to the nervous system chapter of ICD-10-CM including 14 new codes for autonomic conditions and fatigue syndromes. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Social determinants of health such as economic stability and access to education significantly impacting health outcomes. Kim Conner, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O , outlines potentially confusing ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation challenges that complicate coding for social determinants.
Coders must be familiar with updates to the ICD-10-CM/PCS code sets for fiscal year 2023 . Audrey Howard, RHIA , reviews new codes and reporting guidelines for dementia, care complications, and vascular procedures as well as updates to MS-DRGs.
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, writes about the 2023 updates coders will find in the “Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders” chapter for dementia.
Effective October 1, the ICD-10-CM code set will be updated to include over 1,100 new codes before counting code revisions and deletions. This article covers new codes for musculoskeletal and genitourinary conditions including muscle wasting, rib and sternal fractures, drug-induced neuropathy, and endometriosis.
The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a roadmap for accurate diagnosis coding. Kimberly Lee, M.Ed., RHIA, CCS-P, unpacks fundamental ICD-10-CM coding concepts.
The 2023 ICD-10-CM update, which took effect on October 1, includes almost 1,500 code changes. This article focuses on new codes in Chapter 9, Diseases of the Circulatory System. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
