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 [...]
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 [...]
See what the total revenue increase could be for all 7 services. Over the last two months, we’ve looked at four ways to boost revenue for your practice, which could potentially help you adjust care programs, upgrade office equipment, adjust [...]
Look for lots of new options for coding aortic aneurysms. Remember, new ICD-10-CM codes go into effect Oct. 1, annually. Take careful note of these new codes and other code updates to make sure your diagnosis code assignments for these [...]
Hint: You’ll see new code I20.2 for refractory angina pectoris. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the new ICD-10-CM 2023 codes. Not only will you gain 22 new aortic aneurysm codes, but you will also see [...]
