Question: I’m a cardiologist and I’ve had several patients present to our clinic in the past year at risk of developing AFib. I’m also watching the development of AI closely, and I was wondering if there are technological advances that combine [...]
No taxes means no reporting. Don’t assume you are off the hook for Corporate Transparency Act reporting, because you probably aren’t. There are 23 types of entities exempt from reporting. These exemptions are generally for entities that already have significant [...]
Find out how to report intestinal bacteria overgrowth. Knowing which specialty-specific codes are changing can be a huge timesaver for coders who work with specialized practices. Coders who are familiar with gastroenterology should become familiar with new K codes and [...]
Plus: get a sneak peek at the updated SDoH guidelines. Last month, in issue 25, number 8 of Primary Care Coding Alert, we reported that 501 new codes go into effect starting Oct. 1, 2023. Among them are a handful [...]
Plus: catch this updated verbiage in the section on SDoH. As a pediatric coder, you understand the impact Z codes have on patient care and health outcomes, justifying medical necessity, and helping identify regional health trends. So, you’ll be interested [...]
Question: The ED physician treated a patient with alcohol-related epileptic seizures. The seizures were not intractable and included status epilepticus. Should I report a combination of codes for this condition? AAPC Forum Subscriber Answer: There actually is a single code [...]
Check out which codes you currently report are turning into parent codes. Starting Oct. 1, 2023, 501 new ICD-10 codes go into effect, and among them are several new K codes and an expanded Z code set for family history. [...]
Get ready for October 1 code changes. In addition to pumpkins, hot apple cider, and falling leaves, medical coders can look forward to new ICD-10-CM codes as the calendar turns to autumn. The 2024 ICD-10-CM code set features 501 new [...]
Also: review the benefits of documenting noncompliance. As you know, Z codes capture information that significantly impacts patient care and health outcomes, justify medical necessity, and help identify regional health trends. That’s why ICD-10 Chapter 21: Factors influencing Health Status [...]
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the physician treated a patient with “blepharoconjunctivitis R eye.” How is blepharoconjunctivitis different from conjunctivitis, and how do I choose a diagnosis code for this condition? New York Subscriber Answer: According to the University of [...]
