Question: There are several types of osteoarthritis (OA), lots of places it can manifest, and several ICD-10-CM codes offering specificity. However, I don’t see any codes that explicitly mention bilateral OA. One of our provider’s notes for a patient says [...]
Specify obesity classes with new codes. With more than 250 new diagnosis codes, the 2025 ICD-10 code set affects almost every category. On Oct. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the code set, and as [...]
See how obesity coding is getting more precise. With more than 250 new diagnosis codes, the 2025 ICD-10-CM code set affects almost every category. On Oct. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will update the code [...]
Also, synovitis/tenosynovitis combo code expands. ICD-10-CM has released its list of new, revised, and deleted codes for 2025. Impact: Code sets have been expanded for type 1 diabetes and several eating disorders, among others. You’ll want to know the changes [...]
Also, synovitis/tenosynovitis combo code expands. ICD-10 has released its list of new, revised, and deleted codes for 2025. Impact: Code sets have been expanded for type 1 diabetes and several eating disorders, among others. You’ll want to know the changes [...]
Also, synovitis/tenosynovitis combo code expands. ICD-10 has released its list of new, revised, and deleted codes for 2025. Impact: Code sets have been expanded for type 1 diabetes and several eating disorders, among others. You’ll want to know the changes [...]
Knowing the guidelines well will let you steer clear of misinformation. Coders who specialize in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) encounters and diagnoses need to have intricate knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and the ICD-10-CM index in order to code [...]
See how ICD-10 guideline savvy helps to cut through coding confusion. Coding the various diagnoses related to the ear, nose, and throat can pose a challenge to even the most experienced coders. Identifying the proper code requires an intricate knowledge [...]
And get clarification on the different terms associated with the condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the term “arthritis” refers to over 100 different conditions (Source: www.cdc.gov/arthritis/types/index.html). It’s such a common condition that just about [...]
Some require debridement; others call for surgery past debridement. When a patient reports to the surgeon for an arthroscopic procedure, the amount of coding choices can overwhelm and/or confuse even the most seasoned coder. Attendees to HEALTHCON 2023 got a [...]
