Hint: Try to specify unspecified codes. One of the most common pulmonary function tests (PFTs) is spirometry, but for pulmonology practices to receive payment for their services, more work needs to be done than just assigning the correct CPT® code. [...]
And don’t forget cause/effect sequencing. Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its midyear code set updates for the 2024 ICD-10 code set. Even though the code set updates don’t include any new or revised [...]
Find out if you need cause codes. Acute bronchitis typically manifests due to the presence of a viral infection in the patient. The condition may occur without warning, but you can be prepared to accurately report acute bronchitis encounters with [...]
Find out if you need cause codes. Acute bronchitis typically manifests due to the presence of a viral infection in the patient. The condition may occur without warning, but you can be prepared to accurately report acute bronchitis encounters with [...]
And don’t forget cause/effect sequencing. This past January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its midyear code set updates for the 2024 ICD-10 code set. Even though the code set updates don’t include any new or revised [...]
Question: I’m frequently seeing denials when coding rhinitis or nasopharyngitis with asthma. Is this against an ICD-10 guideline? Do the conditions overlap too much? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: The ICD-10 Official Guidelines do not specifically state that you can or cannot report [...]
Remember: CAC-suggested codes are only recommendations. With the sudden growth of medical coding supported by artificial intelligence (AI), it’s possible to confuse AI with computer-assisted coding (CAC). While the two are similar in their abilities, the overall capabilities are very [...]
Bust these three myths to boost your rhinitis coding savvy. As we make our way into allergy season, more and more sniffles can be heard from your waiting room. The symphony of sneezes means it’s time for otolaryngology coders to [...]
Don’t forget to use additional codes to explain the reason for the visit. Pulmonology coders face a variety of challenges when assigning correct ICD-10-CM codes. Whether it’s your first day or you’re a seasoned coder, some coding rules can be [...]
Hint: Unspecified codes could result in rejections. Spirometry tests are the most common pulmonary function test (PFT) of pulmonology practices, but physicians need to show the reason why they’re reporting the services, not just that they performed the tests. If [...]
