CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC DRG Code 190

Question: How can I find information about Medicare coverage for lab and pathology procedures in terms of procedure coding, covered diagnoses, testing frequency, etc.? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: Medicare provides National Coverage Determinations (NCDs) for national rules, and many Medicare Administrative [...]

Report I21.A9 for Type 3 MIs. When you report myocardial infarctions (MIs) in your practice, you must consider multiple details including the type of MI, the age, and whether it is initial or subsequent. If you don’t get this information [...]

Also, do you know how to code a healed MI? Knowing how to code a myocardial infarction (MI), also known as a heart attack, is a crucial skill for coders across many specialties. EDs, of course, are no exception, as [...]

Plus, find out how to code the condition after it heals. Knowing how to code a myocardial infarction (MI), also known as a heart attack, is a crucial skill for coders across many specialties. The condition and coding may seem [...]

Do you know how to code for a healed MI? Patient’s reporting to the ED for treatment of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can confuse even the most seasoned coder. Why? When choosing a diagnosis code, the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines [...]

Hint: For old or healed MI, report I25.2. When it comes to coding for acute myocardial infarctions (AMIs), the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting give you a lot of rules to follow. It can be hard to keep [...]

Plus: Beware looming DC Function problems. Like much of the rest of the home health landscape, quality-related policies are also up for change in the 2024 home health proposed payment rule. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposes adding [...]

Question: A patient came in for a follow-up evaluation and management (E/M) visit for their moderate persistent asthma. Two months ago, the physician prescribed albuterol to the patient to treat their asthma. During the most recent encounter, the physician asked how [...]

And remember to assign Z91.A- codes to detail caregiver noncompliance. If your practice has patients who have been taking immunotherapies or chemotherapeutic agents for an extended period of time, you now have more specific options for coding “long-term (current) use [...]

Make sure to report social factors that impact care. When your surgeon notes that issues related to social considerations or care compliance impact a patient’s healthcare, you’ll have new codes to report the situation beginning Oct. 1. That’s because the [...]