Question: On a complete bilateral duplex scan of the lower-extremity arteries, I am confused as to which diagnosis code(s) to report. In the impression, the radiologist documents bilateral increased flow velocity of the distal SFA and mildly decreased left ABI. [...]
Question: On a complete bilateral duplex scan of the lower-extremity arteries, I am confused as to which diagnosis code(s) to report. In the impression, the radiologist documents bilateral increased flow velocity of the distal SFA and mildly decreased left ABI. [...]
Question: A patient reported to the ED complaining of pain in his entire left leg; he said the pain had been nearly constant for a week, and was aggravated by walking and standing. He rated his pain as a seven [...]
Incomplete Dx could mean denials. Whenever a patient has pain in any limb — arm or leg — you’ll be making your code choice from a single diagnosis coding family for just about every iteration of the condition. The code [...]
Denials likely to head your way without detailed Dx. If a patient has pain in any limb — arm or leg — there is a single diagnosis coding family for just about every iteration of the condition. The code set [...]
Hint: Don't forget modifier 33. Test your advance care planning (ACP) coding skills with this scenario from JoAnne Sheehan, CPC, CPB, CPPM, COC, CPC-I, senior instructor and coach at Certification Coaching Organization LLC in Oceanville, New Jersey, via her article [...]
Question: Could you explain how to report ICD-10 codes for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)? Our coders have had a problem transitioning from ICD-9 to ICD-10 on our CTS claims. New York Subscriber Answer: ICD-10 premiered in October of 2015, but some coders [...]
Question: Since ICD-10 premiered, I’ve been having some trouble choosing the correct diagnosis codes for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Can you offer any advice on choosing CTS codes using the new diagnosis system? North Carolina Subscriber Answer: You are not alone. Since [...]
Question: Since ICD-10 premiered, I’ve been having some trouble choosing the correct diagnosis codes for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Can you offer any advice on choosing CTS codes using the new diagnosis system? North Carolina Subscriber Answer: You are not alone. Since [...]
Don’t miss this Excludes1 note under the G56 category. When your orthopedist treats carpal tunnel syndrome, you now have several diagnosis options, based on the patient’s situation. Take a quick glance at how these diagnosis codes transitioned under ICD-10 back [...]
