Question: During a patient’s annual wellness exam, my provider documented “ataxia with history of stroke.” Should I use codes R27.0 and Z86.73 on my claim for this visit? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Not exactly. By themselves, these codes represent two [...]
Also: look for tips on when to query the provider. Understanding the distinction between signs and symptoms and primary conditions is vital to accurate diagnosis coding. It can be tricky for new and seasoned coders to know which symptom codes [...]
Accuracy will place heavy burden on agencies. One step in the HHGM case mix process is going to lead to increased hospitalizations, heavier administrative burdens, and potential access issues, warned multiple commenters on the HH PPS proposed rule for 2018. [...]
Plus: Employee snooping can spur an expensive (and embarrassing) lawsuit. Password protection without encryption isn’t enough to avoid a costly HIPAA breach, even for the National Football League (NFL). A laptop containing the records of thousands of NFL players was [...]
Tip: Check the guidelines to find the location of a particular diagnosis. If you furnish therapy services for home health agencies (HHAs) or for homebound patients, you need to be aware of how to code for the corrective or maintenance [...]
Definitive condition doesn’t always rule out symptom code. As a home health coder, you already know that it’s generally not appropriate to list a code for a sign, symptom, or ill-defined condition when you have a definitive diagnosis. But are [...]
What will happen to claims you submitted before Congress passed MACRA? Congress has given you a gift — lawmakers have finally permanently repealed the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, averting a staggering 21-percent payment rate cut. But will the new [...]
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When family physicians (FPs) order electrocardiograms (ECG), correct coding depends on where the test was conducted and how the results were interpreted. Three codes describe routine ECGs: 93000 Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; with interpretation and report [...]
