Corneal dystrophies are a group of genetic, often progressive, eye disorders that alter functioning of the cornea. Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I , breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for corneal dystrophies and CPT coding for procedures used to treat them.
Approximately 34.2 million Americans, or 10.5% of the U.S. population, were diagnosed with diabetes in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Review signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2 and ICD-10-CM coding for these conditions. 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.
Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O , analyzes complex E/M coding guidance for selecting an outpatient visit level on the basis of medical decision-making (MDM).
Refresh your knowledge of dysphagia, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Barrett’s esophagus, and review guidance for reporting these conditions in ICD-10-CM. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
It’s important for inpatient coders to frequently review hospital-acquired conditions (HAC) and the rules governing their assignment in order to ensure proper reimbursement. Part two of this two-part series will review HACs in particular as part one focused on present on admission indicators.
Sarah Nehring, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, writes that ICD-10-CM codes for immunodeficiencies are CCs for inpatient admissions and can impact severity of illness and risk of mortality calculations, which is why they are important for coders to frequently review. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Supporting accurate Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) capture is essential to success under the growing number of risk-adjusted payment models. With their strong knowledge of coding and documentation guidelines and insight into emerging trends, coders are a key part of that strategy.
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. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Audrey Howard, RHIA, and Susan Belley, RHIA, CPHQ , write that since acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is included as a common respiratory manifestation of COVID-19 in the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting , it is essential to understand the syndrome for accurate and complete inpatient reporting. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
It’s important for inpatient coders to frequently review hospital-acquired conditions (HAC) and present on admission (POA) indicators and the rules governing their assignment in order to ensure proper reimbursement. Part one of a two-part series will review POA indicators in particular.
Alba Kuqi, MD, CICA, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CSMC, MSHIM, RHIA, says with recent audit activity and the Office of Inspector General’s continued scrutiny of malnutrition diagnoses, it’s important to dig into the coding and documentation requirements for this tricky diagnosis, particularly in the case of COVID-19 patients.
Sarah Nehring, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, writes that ICD-10-CM reporting of sequelae generally requires two codes, but the codes assigned and the sequencing depend on whether the sequela is from a cerebrovascular accident, a traumatic injury, or an infection such as COVID-19. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
Podiatrists are doctors devoted to the health and wellbeing of the feet, ankles, and lower extremities. Review common ICD-10-CM and CPT codes reported by podiatrists in facility settings.
Howard Rodenberg, MD, MPH, CCDS , writes that ensuring the social determinants of health are appropriately documented within the medical record allows CDI and coding teams to capture the hard data needed to demonstrate the interactions among race, gender, ethnicity, and other key socioeconomic indicators with healthcare costs, utilization, and outcomes.
Inpatient coding professionals must have a clinical understanding of COVID-19 and the disease process in order to accurately sequence diagnoses, code etiology and manifestations, and assign present on admission (POA) indicators. In this article, Audrey Howard, RHIA , and Susan Belley, RHIA, CPHQ, focus on coding issues related to POA indicators for the hospitalized, inpatient COVID-19 population.
Review clinical indicators and query opportunities for acute respiratory failure, respiratory failure due to surgical procedures, and ventilator MS-DRGs. Frequently reviewing clinical indicators for these complicated diagnoses will ensure both proper coding and reimbursement. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
The 2021 update to the ICD-10-CM code set introduced 43 new codes to Chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. Review new codes for sickle-cell diseases, hemolytic anemias, and cytokine release syndrome.
Bartholin’s gland cysts or abscesses develop in approximately 2% of women, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC , writes about CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for the diagnosis and treatment of Bartholin’s gland cysts.
Recently, we have seen a rise in the documented diagnosis of malnutrition at our inpatient facilities. Malnutrition is highly reviewed among auditors and just as commonly denied among payers. I want to share the most recent coding updates and best practice guidelines with you.
