Hospital inpatient

The following is a query example for ulcer clarification. This query was presented by Sarah Humbert, RHIA, and Temeka Davis, RHIT, during the webinar “Pressure Ulcer Coding: Strategies for ICD-10-CM Coding Accuracy.”

After reviewing the attached case, coders should report the most applicable ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and all relevant ICD-10-PCS procedure codes. The attached answer key includes the correct codes to report for the case as well as any coding rationale.

All codes and guidance are up-to-date as of January 1, 2018. The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets as well as any guidance are subject to changes. These cases therefore should not be used as a guide for coding any real claims.

This case is an example of the cases found in JustCoding’s Clinical Scenario Workbook: 2018 ICD-10-PCS Edition. The workbook includes 52 case scenarios that let coders practice real-world coding without risking actual revenue. Coders can practice on their own or as a group, with enough cases for coding teams to complete one each week together for a full year.

After reviewing the attached case, coders should report the most applicable ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and all relevant ICD-10-PCS procedure codes. The attached answer key includes the correct codes to report for the case as well as any coding rationale.

All codes and guidance are up-to-date as of January 1, 2018. The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets as well as any guidance are subject to changes. These cases therefore should not be used as a guide for coding any real claims.

This case is an example of the cases found in JustCoding’s Clinical Scenario Workbook: 2018 ICD-10-PCS Edition. The workbook includes 52 case scenarios that let coders practice real-world coding without risking actual revenue. Coders can practice on their own or as a group, with enough cases for coding teams to complete one each week together for a full year.

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Test your knowledge of the new 2018 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes with this 20-question, multiple choice quiz. There is an answer key included so you can check your work. Good luck! 

Use this pneumonia severity index chart excerpted from JustCoding’s Inpatient Documentation Pocket Cards. 

The following is a skin ulcer staging table excerpted from JustCoding’s Inpatient Documentation Pocket Cards.