ICD 10 Coding Alert
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ICD 10 Coding Alert
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Go Back to Basics to Reduce Denials for Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding
Don’t be scared to seek clarification — money may be on the line. Although some [...] - Back to Basics:
Need a Documentation ‘Skeleton Key’? Use This Easy Tool
While querying a provider may seem cumbersome, it can be the best way to ensure [...] - Diagnosis Spotlight:
Dip Your Toe in Greek to Modernize Coding These Conditions
Don’t forget this encounter code if you’re in this common scenario. You encounter the prefix [...] - You Be the Coder:
Find Out Why You Shouldn’t Use Code T31 Alone
Question: Our surgeon treated a 14-year-old patient in the emergency room who had a second-degree [...] - Reader Questions:
Append This Dx Code to the MRI Code for Osteolysis
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the orthopedist performed a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on a [...] - Reader Questions:
Know the Reason for a Neck Sprain? Add Code from Chapter 20
Question: My surgeon treated a patient complaining of neck pain. The encounter notes indicated that [...] - Reader Questions:
Rely on Knowledge of Heart Anatomy for Atrium Dilation
Question: I’m looking through my cardiologist’s medical documentation, and she included a primary diagnosis of [...] - Reader Questions:
New Kidney Disease Codes Must Depend Upon Provider Documentation
Question: I’m confused by the new ICD-10 codes N18.31 and N18.32. I don’t see anything [...]
