Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon treated a patient with “cyst, lumb nerve root.” When searching the ICD-10-CM code book, I’m unable to locate a matching diagnosis code. Could you recommend a code, or explain what the surgeon’s note [...]
Symptom assessment, CAHPS topics may be up next. While it’s not yet a done deal, recently released hospice quality measures may give providers an idea of what’s to come. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued its 2023 [...]
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from a ‘Tarlov cyst.’ What is the correct diagnosis code for this condition? AAPC Forum Subscriber Answer: Tarlov cyst is just another term for perineural cyst, which you’d report with G96.191 (Perineural cyst). Also: [...]
Under newly proposed configuration, half of VBP points will come from only 2 measures. As home health agencies navigate through their first year of the Expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing program, Medicare is proposing to change the rules of the [...]
Hint: Have written policies and procedures. During the 2021 RISKCON session, “Establishing an Effective CDI Program,” instructor Amy C. Pritchett, AAPC Fellow, BSHA, CCS, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CPMA, CASCC, CDEO, CRC, CMPM, CMRS, CEDC, C-AHI, gave helpful tips you can [...]
Have skills on your team ranging from clinical to coding expertise. During the 2021 RISKCON session, “Establishing an Effective CDI Program,” instructor Amy C. Pritchett, AAPC Fellow, BSHA, CCS, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CPMA, CASCC, CDEO, CRC, CMPM, CMRS, CEDC, C-AHI, [...]
Remember: Involve providers from beginning to end. At the 2021 RISKCON session, “Establishing an Effective CDI Program,” instructor Amy C. Pritchett, AAPC Fellow, BSHA, CCS, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CPMA, CASCC, CDEO, CRC, CMPM, CMRS, CEDC, C-AHI, shared helpful information about [...]
Pay special attention to the options in 3 categories. When ICD-10-CM changes go into effect Oct. 1, 2021, you’ll find that many of the 191 new diagnosis codes fall in Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health [...]
Plus: You’ll find expanded coding options for dysphagia, immunization counseling, and more. When your gastroenterologist treats gastric intestinal metaplasia, you may be flummoxed about how to code the condition. But that will all change on October 1, when you’ll have [...]
Plus: You’ll find expanded coding options for dysphagia, immunization counseling, and more. Looking for new diagnosis codes to describe the conditions that your otolaryngologist treats? You could be in luck. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released [...]
