Learn how you’ll report intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy as of October 1. Although you may think a handful of new intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) codes may mean that this year’s ICD-10-CM update doesn’t offer you much to learn, you [...]
Overlooking the underlying cause can put your bottom line in jeopardy. Infections or dislocations in the replaced hip can happen — which means you have to know how to reflect these situations in your claims. Our experts break down how [...]
Question: In our practice, we’re still getting used to the intricacies of the ICD-10 diagnosis coding system. The other day, we were debating Z codes. Some of us thought that Z codes could only be used as secondary diagnoses; others contended [...]
NCS + EMG might equal EDX suite. When your physician performs a nerve conduction study (NCS), there is a good chance that he also performed an electromyography (EMG) during the encounter. If your physician provides this combination of services, it’s [...]
Test your knowledge with our handy ICD-10 coding quiz. Oct. 1, 2016—are you ready? The ICD-10 implementation date has come and gone, but many practices have a false sense of security since CMS has allowed a one-year “grace period,” allowing [...]
Remember, EMG usually accompanies NCS. If your physician performs a nerve conduction study, she likely also performed an electromyography (EMG). This combination of services is known as electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing, and coders who miss on any EDX codes will be [...]
Question: In our practice, we’re still getting used to the intricacies of the ICD-10 diagnosis coding system. The other day, we were debating Z codes. Some of us thought that Z codes could only be used as secondary diagnoses; others contended [...]
Take note of the expanded option for fractures. You have no real default seventh character default in orthopedics, so you need to be vigilant when you select your option. Give your ICD-10 orthopedic coding skills a workout with these example [...]
Question: We were wondering if Z codes can be used as Primary/Admitting Dx in a Nursing Home setting with short term rehab care. We have been using Z47.1 aftercare following joint replacement. Answer: Judy Adams, RN, BSN, HCS-D, AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM Trainer, [...]
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, [...]
