Question: Notes indicate that the patient had “charley horse l calf.” Are there any specific — or for that matter nonspecific — ICD-10 codes for “charley horses”? Illinois Subscriber Answer: Oddly enough, there is a diagnosis code for charley horse specific to [...]
Question: Notes indicate that the patient had “charley horse r calf.” Are there any specific — or for that matter nonspecific — ICD-10 codes for “charley horses”? Illinois Subscriber Answer: Oddly enough, there is a diagnosis code for charley horse specific to [...]
Find new and expanded codes for detailed reporting. With the 2022 ICD-10-CM update that takes effect Oct. 1, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presents some new COVID codes and reporting instructions, as well as multiple system [...]
CMS rebuffs suggestions to add codes to higher-paying MS Rehab, Wound clinical groups. If you feel like PDGM is leaving some worthy codes totally out of the case mix system, you’re not alone. Multiple commenters on July’s proposed 2020 payment [...]
Use the scenario details to arrive at an answer. In your practice, it’s highly likely you will have to code claims for chemodenervation services. So it’s never a bad idea to get back to the basics of coding with a [...]
Can you crack this coding conundrum? Coders for PM specialists will almost certainly come up against claims for chemodenervation services their providers perform. So doing a deep dive on a chemodenervation coding claim is always a good thing. And we’ve [...]
K52.82 now includes codes for 4 new types of proctocolitis. ICD-10-CM coding can be a challenging experience, especially with the plethora of new and more specific codes expected this fall. “It is not possible to rank (or prioritize) code changes [...]
Don’t miss these new GI tumor codes. As a general surgery coder, you know you have to be familiar with CPT® codes for procedures involving many body systems. The same is true for diagnosis coding, especially now that ICD-10-CM provides [...]
K52.82 now includes codes for 4 new types of proctocolitis. ICD-10-CM coding can be a challenging experience, especially with the plethora of new and more specific codes expected this fall. “It is not possible to rank (or prioritize) code changes [...]
Proper documentation will help guide you to the most precise codes. The first official update to ICD-10 will go into effect October 1, with changes affecting virtually every medical specialty. Gastroenterology is one area where you’ll find many updates and [...]
