The pelvis encloses and supports the internal organs, so a pelvic ring fracture—commonly caused by traumatic events such as car crashes—can trigger extensive internal bleeding and other injuries. Learn about some CPT fracture codes for posterior pelvic ring fractures that would be reported in many trauma situations.
Machine learning (ML) has evolved beyond its status as a technological trend to become an indispensable asset in outpatient surgical risk stratification. Within the domains of medical coding and claims adjudication, coding professionals play a pivotal role in optimizing ML model performance.
Our experts answer questions about diabetes mellitus in remission, percutaneous versus endoscopic discectomies, and complicated and uncomplicated problems.
The Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) provides the answers to the test, but to use it effectively, you need to understand the history and the complex configuration of all the parts.
The second quarter edition of Coding Clinic included questions and answers for coding very specific situations not easily found using the Alphabetic Index. Review some of the noteworthy scenarios.
Our experts answer questions about independent historians, the number and complexity of problems addressed at an encounter, and counting discussion of management.
Make sure your providers are showing the mental work that goes into evaluating the risk associated with a medication before you count it toward the risk element of an E/M visit that is coded based on medical decision-making.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are the most common types that people think of when therapy is recommended. However, there is a new type gaining momentum: pelvic floor therapy.
With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented intelligence enabled healthcare, the American Medical Association provided guidance outlined in Appendix S taxonomy for describing and classifying various AI applications. This article will help coders understand the AI taxonomy.
Our experts answer questions about medical decision-making, locating procedure codes, and coding a revision of a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty to a total knee arthroplasty.
