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 [...]
Heads up: Don’t ignore categories with associated signs and symptoms. A patient who suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is experiencing a compression neuropathy. This compression can lead to paresthesia, pain, numbness, and other symptoms in the distribution of the [...]
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 [...]
Look to the tabular index for your best choice. When a patient suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), she has a compression neuropathy. This can cause paresthesia, pain, numbness, and other symptoms in the distribution of the median nerve, possibly [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Don’t miss this Excludes1 note underneath M25.6. If you’re used to reporting 719.5x right now, then you should know that your stiffness in joint NEC codes explode after October 1. ICD-9-CM Codes: Currently, you should report these codes with: 719.50, [...]
Get to know five more common ED diagnoses and their ICD-10 updates. According to the latest news, ICD-10’s official implementation date will be Oct. 1, 2015, and you should stop hoping for a delay. Like many medical practices, the American [...]
Your choice of pain code will depend on the system where the pain occurs After much discussion about a possible implementation delay, ICD-10 is ready to go on October 1 of this year. As your ED coding team makes final [...]
