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November 2024 Articles

Nov 18, 2024
Orthopedic Coding:
Make Sense of Arthroscopic Hip Labrum Surgery Coding
Note conservative Tx attempts before surgery option. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket j... Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Orthopedic Coding:
Get Dx to the Proper Character for Reiter’s Block
Question: What is Reiter's disease, and how do I choose an ICD-10 code for the condition? ... Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Compliance:
Incorporate These 7 Elements Into Your Compliance Program, Part 1
Find out which innovative approaches can boost compliance across your organization. CJ Wo... Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Oncology Coding:
Prepare to Be Puzzled by This Polycythemia Phlebotomy Problem
Question: Our oncology surgeon did a therapeutic phlebotomy in a patient with polycyt... Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Otolaryngology Coding:
Use These 3 Codes in This Azithromycin Allergic Reaction Encounter
Question: What's the diagnosis coding for a patient experiencing an allergic reaction (vom... Read more
Nov 14, 2024
Orthopedic Coding:
Hip Dysplasia and OA? There Are Codes for That
Question: If a patient suffers from osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip caused by hip dysplasia... Read more
Nov 14, 2024
Oncology Coding:
Don’t Rise to Definitive Dx in This Elevated PSA Scenario
Question: We have a patient that had prostatectomy, and their prostate-specific antig... Read more
Nov 14, 2024
Otolaryngology Coding:
Look to E/M for This Lip and Tongue Repair
Question: Our practice saw a patient who had badly bitten their tongue and lip follow... Read more
Nov 14, 2024
Neurosurgery Coding:
Abscess and Granuloma? There’s a Code for That
Question: If a patient suffers from an intracranial abscess and granuloma, should I report... Read more
Nov 14, 2024
Neurosurgery Coding:
Sweat the Details on These Meningitis Diagnoses
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from “meningitis due to hemo f... Read more
Nov 13, 2024
Emergency Department Coding:
Get Your Head Right on These Diagnoses
Question: We're having trouble getting our headache and migraine ICD-10 coding straight. B... Read more
Nov 13, 2024
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Receive a Breakdown of the Technical Component
Question: Could you explain what the technical component is in relation to radiology servi... Read more
Nov 13, 2024
Cardiology Coding:
Follow Expert Guidance to Improve Your Swan-Ganz Coding
Hint: Never report 93503 with other diagnostic cardiac catheterization codes. If your phy... Read more
Nov 12, 2024
Path/Lab Coding:
Let Z Codes Pave the Way for Some Lab Tests
Question: As a lab coder, we use the diagnosis assigned by the ordering physician when sub... Read more
Nov 12, 2024
Pulmonology Coding:
Bolster Your Spirometry Claims With Lung Disease Dx Codes
Hint: Try to specify unspecified codes. One of the most common pulmonary function tests (... Read more
Nov 11, 2024
Emergency Department Coding:
Take Your Time to Nail FAST Exam Coding
Remember, a high-level ED E/M will likely occur during these encounters. When a patient p... Read more
Nov 11, 2024
Emergency Department Coding:
2 ED E/Ms in 1 Day? Not So Fast
Question: A patient reported to the emergency department (ED) at 7 a.m. for fever, nausea,... Read more
Nov 08, 2024
Practice Management:
Use The Correct Tax Forms for Each Worker Category
Question: When hiring part-time or full-time staff, which tax documents do I need to use? ... Read more
Nov 08, 2024
Pulmonology Coding:
Analyze Acute Asthma Exacerbation Codes for Status Asthmaticus
Question: A patient presented to the emergency department (ED) with a flare up of their mo... Read more
Nov 07, 2024
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Do You Report Sternum X-rays With 71046? Find out
Question: A patient presented to our radiology clinic with complaints of shortness of brea... Read more
Nov 07, 2024
Pulmonology Coding:
Learn How to Count Rx Management Toward MDM
Question: I have a report from a recent evaluation and management (E/M) visit with an esta... Read more
Nov 06, 2024
Primary Care Coding:
Check Out This Primer for Risk Adjustment in Primary Care
Get the foundation you need in risk adjustment to optimize your documentation workflow. W... Read more
Nov 06, 2024
Cardiology Coding:
Dial Into Heart Failure Codes
Question: If coding heart failure and the provider states that the patient has systolic he... Read more
Nov 05, 2024
Cardiology Coding:
Mind Catheter Placement
Question: Once the patient was prepped and anesthetized, my cardiologist made a small inci... Read more
Nov 05, 2024
Diagnostic Radiology Coding:
Get Ready for CPT® 2025 With Radiology Guideline Changes
Find out who can administer and bill for fMRI tests. While the 2025 CPT® code set won't ... Read more
Nov 05, 2024
Urology Coding:
Language is Everything When it Comes to Catheter Coding
Question: I'm confused about the types of urinary catheters and how they are coded in... Read more
Nov 04, 2024
Urology Coding:
Check Out This Calculus Coding Conundrum
Question: Can you use N13.2 if a patient has both renal and ureteral stones? Florida Subs... Read more
Nov 04, 2024
Oncology Coding:
Use These Keys to Unlock Breast Cancer Coding (Part 1)
Understand these core codes and how to apply them. Breast cancer coding may seem simple o... Read more
Nov 04, 2024
ICD-10-CM:
Coding Rely on Definitions for T36-T65 Codes
Question: What's the difference between adverse effect and toxic effect? The ICD-10-CM cod... Read more
Nov 01, 2024
Technology & Innovation:
Stay on Top of Your Practice’s Technical Debt
Question: Our IT team mentioned technical debt in a town hall recently. What is techn... Read more
Nov 01, 2024
Path/Lab Coding:
Look for Coverage Guidance in NCDs, LCDs
Question: How can I find information about Medicare coverage for lab and pathology procedu... Read more
Nov 01, 2024
Practice Management:
Protect Your Practice From Potential Fraud
Training your office staff and correctly billing patients is key to avoiding fraudulent cl... Read more
Nov 01, 2024
Medicare Regulations:
Respond to CERT Requests Appropriately
Question: Our practice is currently in the middle of a Comprehensive Error Rate Testi... Read more
Nov 01, 2024
Practice Management:
Avoid These Common Documentation Shortcuts
Question: I know illegibility has historically been an obstacle to good documentation. My ... Read more
Nov 01, 2024
Technology & Innovation:
Trying to Get a Handle on Costs? AI May Be the Answer
Balancing top-notch patient care while managing care costs has been a struggle. An import... Read more
Nov 01, 2024
Technology & Innovation:
Use ‘Nutrition Labels’ to Find Your Ideal AI Solution
Question: We are interested in deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in our practice... Read more
Available Years:  2024