The fiscal year 2022 ICD-10-CM code set introduced 165 new codes, effective for encounters on or after October 1. Read about notable changes including new codes for anemia and thrombolysis, COVID-19-realted conditions, depression, and gastric metaplasia. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
In this article, we will take a closer look at clinical indicators for acute myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and arrythmias. Frequently reviewing clinical indicators for complicated diagnoses such as these will ensure both proper ICD-10-CM reporting and reimbursement.
In part one of this two-part series, Audrey Howard, RHIA, covers fiscal year (FY) 2022 updates to ICD-10-CM reporting for non-ischemic myocardial injury and traumatic brain compression and herniation. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , unpacks ICD-10-CM coding for uncommon obstetric (OB) complications and symptoms and CPT coding for surgical management of miscarriages.
ICD-10-CM coding for neuropathies can be challenging given the complexity of these diagnoses and associated complications. Demystify documentation requirements and ICD-10-CM coding for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, migraine headaches, and paralysis. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
ICD-10-CM coding for neuropathies can be challenging given the complexity of these diagnoses and associated complications. Demystify documentation requirements and ICD-10-CM coding for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, migraine headaches, and paralysis.
Sarah Nehring, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, writes that in light of the fiscal year 2022 ICD-10-CM update to encephalopathy, now is a good time for inpatient coders to review common forms of encephalopathy and its reporting. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I , writes about endocrine anatomy and physiology as well as ICD-10-CM/CPT coding for thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pineal irregularities.
Alba Kuqi, MD, CICA, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CSMC, MSHIM, RHIA, writes that CDI professionals and inpatient coders need to pay attention to the definitions and clinical indicators of acute kidney injury (AKI) to ensure proper ICD-10-CM reporting and reimbursement.
Through examples given within the wound care setting, Bobbie Starkey, RHIT, CCS-P , shows the importance of documentation and ICD-10-CM reporting to support hierarchical condition category (HCC) capture within the inpatient coding sphere. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
To select the most specific CPT codes for prenatal care, physician coders must have a solid understanding of complex guidelines for reporting pregnancy-related office visits. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , unpacks services included in the global obstetric package and CPT coding for routine prenatal care.
Sarah Nehring, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, writes that ICD-10-CM/PCS reporting for the cardiac system is complex and requires frequent review in order to report the most accurate codes. In this article, Nehring covers ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and clinical indicators for cardiogenic shock, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and more. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Read up on ICD-10-CM code updates for fiscal year 2022, including new codes for post-COVID-19 symptoms, social determinants of health, and poisonings by cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids.
Hospital coders often review charts for patients with diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, and other colorectal problems. Review ICD-10-CM coding for common conditions of the large intestine and CPT coding for proctosigmoidoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, and colonoscopies. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
In this article, Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, reviews Coding Clinic , Second Quarter 2021, advice for reporting encephalopathy, a laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy, and more.
Cardiovascular conditions affect the structure and function of the heart and are a leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This article details ICD-10-CM coding for common heart conditions and CPT coding for cardiac catheterization procedures.
Read up on ICD-10-CM code updates for fiscal year 2022, including new codes for post-COVID-19 symptoms, social determinants of health, and poisonings by cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids.
Cardiovascular conditions affect the structure and function of the heart and are a leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This article details ICD-10-CM coding for common heart conditions and CPT coding for cardiac catheterization procedures. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
A recent study highlighted growing evidence that patients of all ages can develop type 1 diabetes after an acute COVID-19 infection. In this article, Susan Belley, RHIA, CPHQ, and Audrey Howard, RHIA, evaluate these findings as well as ICD-10-CM reporting for the two conditions.
