Coding Corner:
Update Your Dx Coding With 2011 Changes to H1N1, Fecal Incontinence, and More
Published on Wed Sep 08, 2010
488.1x cheat sheet makes fast work of snagging correct code.You've recently flipped the calendar to October, which means you should have also updated your ICD-9 coding with the changes for 2011. Don't let rumors of few ICD-9 changes in prep for ICD-10 blindside you to top diagnosis changes that could affect your practice. Without the scoop on expansion to the 488, 784, and 787 categories, denials for invalid codes will derail your claims delaying your payments.In ICD-9 2011, "Codes continue to become more and more specific necessitating a provider to document clearly and thoroughly to allow for selection of the most specific and accurate code," says Jennifer Swindle, RHIT, CCS-P, CEMC, CFPC, CCP-P, PCS, Director Coding & Compliance Division, PivotHealth, LLC.Good news: Updating your ICD-9 coding doesn't have to be a chore. Start using your new choices in no time flat following these guidelines.Look at Manifestation When Assigning "Swine Flu" [...]