Q: What are the most common reasons postpartum hemorrhage is documented and coded inconsistently, and how can coders and clinicians help address these issues?
Collaboration can take many forms depending on the needs of an organization, but Leah Ainsworth, BSHIIM, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, shows how her department is just one of many to make coding and CDI work hand in hand to create meaningful impacts and ensure accuracy.
Correctly coding an aneurysm depends on the type and location, the specific vessels involved, and the presence or absence of associated complications such as ruptures. Each of these elements directly impacts code assignment, making detailed clinical documentation essential to ensure the conditions are accurately represented in the medical record. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register if you do not have a paid subscription.
Coding for spinal fusions can be very complex, with many different devices and approach options as well as the procedure requiring more than one code. Terry Tropin, MSHAI, RHIA, CCS-P, walks through the New Technology section of the ICD-10-PCS along with other less common sections to find where appropriate spinal fusion codes can be located.
CMS announced it is adding 80 new procedure codes to the fiscal year 2026 ICD-10-PCS code set, available for discharges occurring from April 1 through September 30, 2026. This is in addition to the 156 new codes that went into effect on October 1, 2025. Only two codes will be deleted.
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, MAOM/HIM/HI, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, shows how reporting perinatology procedures with ICD-10-PCS is essential to accurately reflect the complexity, effectiveness, and clinical value of life-altering interventions that correct some congenital anomalies, ensuring they are visible in clinical data, recognized by payers, and supported for continued access and advancement in fetal care.
The American Hospital Association recently released a report that found patient safety in hospitals and health systems across the nation has continued to improve. It also found that despite caring for a sicker patient population, the focus on safety has led to improved patient outcomes and reduced infections.
Coding for spinal fusions is very confusing, with many different devices and approach options as well as the procedure requiring more than one code. Terry Tropin, MSHAI, RHIA, CCS-P, walks through the Medical and Surgical section of the ICD-10-PCS to find where appropriate spinal fusion codes can be located.
Heart arrhythmias are disorders of cardiac rhythm that occur when the heart’s electrical impulses do not function properly, resulting in rhythms that are too fast, too slow, or irregular. For coders, a strong understanding of arrhythmia types, applicable ICD-10-CM coding considerations, and key provider documentation requirements are needed to support accurate, compliant coding and appropriate HCC capture. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register if you do not have a paid subscription.
Q: What is the correct ICD-10-CM coding approach for poisoning cases that include documented manifestations, and how are these cases reflected in code selections and sequencing?
