Question: I just started coding for an orthopedic practice in a mountainous area, and we get our share of vacationing patients with injuries. This one is my first, and I want to get it just right. Notes indicate that a [...]
Do you know which ICD-9 code you should list first? Take our quiz to find out. Your patient may present with four or five symptoms or underlying conditions, but if you don't know how to rank them on your claims, [...]
Check out the answers to our ICD-9 coding quiz to find out how you fared. You know that you should list your patient's primary diagnosis code first, but many coders are unable to figure out which diagnosis is primary. Find [...]
Question: Recently, I encountered two new codes -- V12.53 and V17.41. When did they come out, and what will I use them for?Wyoming SubscriberAnswer: Codes V12.53 (Personal history of sudden cardiac arrest) and V17.41 (Family history of sudden cardiac death [...]
Final list will appear in early summerIn the fall, you will have some new ICD-9 codes to get used to because ICD-9 2008 will take effect Oct. 1.Coders who want to stay ahead of the curve should note these ICD-9 [...]
Code V17.4 is 'history' Beginning Oct. 1, 2007, you'll have some new additions to your V code options for patients with family histories of cardiac events. Right now: If a patient has a family history of cardiovascular disease or even [...]
Look for final list in early JuneIn the fall, ED coders will have some new ICD-9 codes to get used to, as the 2008 version of ICD-9 will take effect on Oct. 1.ED coders who want to stay ahead of [...]
Learn two coding options you'll be throwing out come Oct. 1 You won't be slammed with tons of new diagnosis codes in 2008, but you still have to learn -- and adjust your claims to -- a series of new cardiology [...]
Look for final list in early June In the fall, you will have some new ICD-9 codes to get used to because ICD-9 2008 will take effect Oct. 1.Coders who want to stay ahead of the curve should note these ICD-9 [...]
Cardiac history boosts your chances of successNew ICD-9 changes that go into effect Oct. 1 have some personal history codes you'll want to check out. Here's a sneak peek at three you'll want to watch for: • V12.53--Personal history of [...]
