Find out how to code related conditions. Bacterial pneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia, but figuring out which ICD-10-CM code to report can be tricky for even the most seasoned pulmonology coders. Revenue Cycle Insider examined the ICD-10-CM [...]
Choose different codes for atherosclerosis of bypass grafts vs. native arteries. If you find peripheral artery disease (PAD) and peripheral vascular disease (PVD) coding confusing, you’re not alone. Read on for some helpful insight on how best to maneuver this [...]
Don’t forget to assign counseling codes. Radiologists perform low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans to evaluate eligible patients for possible lung cancer. While the LDCT screening is reported with 71271 (Computed tomography, thorax, low dose for lung cancer screening, without contrast [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
When a code is converted to parent, new codes are part of the deal. In ICD-10 2024, there are several new codes taking effect that stand on their own and will be listed in the code book as such. There [...]
Question: Several Medicare patients have come in for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening scans. I’m new to radiology coding, and I’m not sure what CPT® codes to report. What codes should I assign to report an LDCT scan? New [...]
See how procedure date can alter coding. When your pathologist examines a breast specimen, you’ll often find that the treating physician requests multiple tests for hormone or protein markers that will impact treatment decisions. Study the following case to make [...]
Understand DED coding nuances to safeguard your practice’s reimbursement. Nearly half of all U.S. adults experience signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED), and roughly a third of patients in eye care clinics present with complaints related to dry [...]
And test your knowledge of testing techniques along the way. Once you’ve answered the quiz questions on page 3, compare your answers with the ones provided below. Answer 1: One of the following lab tests will determine a patient’s estrogen [...]
