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  1. R

    Wiki "Uncomplicated"

    I am trying to understand the word "uncomplicated" as it appears in the ICD-10. My question is specifically in regards to the Guideline for Chapter 5. b. 4): "Medical conditions due to psychoactive substance use, abuse and dependence". Perhaps a general understanding of how to code with...
  2. K

    Wiki CPC-A with strong data entry skills ready to work full-time | Remote | CRC Exam next month

    Hi! I am a newly certified CPC-A that is seeking full-time remote employment. I scored 89% on the CPC exam two weeks ago and am currently scheduled to take the CRC certification exam on July 23. I have exceptional data entry skills from a computer programming degree and strong analytical skills...
    • kingadavid00
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    • accurate coder-remote-cpc cpc-a cpt crc data entry guidelines hcpcs icd-10-cm remote
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  3. Z

    Wiki ICD-10-CM code for iliopsoas contusion?

    I would appreciate some help with choosing the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for " left iliopsoas contusion, initial encounter." I came up with ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S70.12XA. Any thoughts? (Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.) Zofia Mashchak, CPC
    • zmashchak
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    • contusion icd-10-cm iliopsoas
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    • Forum: ICD-10
  4. KStaten

    Wiki Suspected Diagnoses

    Hello, everyone! :giggle: I have a two-part question. 1) It is has been to my understanding that, in the outpatient setting, a suspected diagnosis cannot be coded, but instead, the symptoms thereof are to be coded until a diagnosis is confirmed. (I consider "suspected" diagnoses to be preceded...
    • KStaten
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    • concerning confirmed diagnosis icd-10-cm outpatient probable rule out suspected
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Outpatient Facilities
  5. J

    Wiki Conditions spelled out vs codes written on A/P

    Hello there - I just came back from maternity and have observed a changed in the reports I am getting to assign codes for. The providers used to spell out what the medical conditions are but now I am only getting the ICD-10-CM codes written/ printed on them. I had not been successful in...
  6. jkyles

    Wiki Vaping update: ICD-10-CM guidelines from the CDC

    Happy Friday, In case you all haven't seen this, the CDC has released supplemental guidance for coding e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI). https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/Vapingcodingguidance2019_10_17_2019.pdf Have a great one, J
    • jkyles
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    • e-cigarettes evali icd-10-cm vaping
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    • Forum: ICD-10
  7. buskeys

    Wiki ICD-10-CM Difference in Books?

    Does anyone know the difference between the ICD-10-CM Complete Official Codebook book and the ICD-10-CM Expert book? If there is a big difference, which one is better? Pictures included for reference. Thanks!
    • buskeys
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    • icd-10 2019 icd-10-cm
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    • Forum: ICD-10
  8. K

    Wiki ICD10 J section code also note

    At the beginning of the J section in the ICD10-CM book, there is a note to code also, "Where applicable" the smoking status of a patient. I would like to know if anyone has a coding clinic answer as to whether this "where applicable" pertains to where the code also is noted in the tabular or if...
  9. D

    Wiki Encounter for pre-op chest x-ray

    Can someone help me wrap my head on this please. Patient is having a chest x-ray to r/o respratory disease before inguinal repair. history CAD, HTN, and s/p CABG. Results: no respiratory disease but positive cardiomegaly. So far I got: Z01.811 Encounter for preprocedural respiratory...
  10. J

    Wiki ICD-10 for Colon Polyp with inflammation

    I was wondering if anyone has any expertise on how to code a colon polyp (either tubular adenoma or hyperplastic polyp) with inflammation. This is not an "inflammatory polyp". The exact diagnosis was "eroded and mildly inflamed hyperplastic polyp". Should it be coded as K63.3 for the erosion...
  11. L

    Wiki ~looking for an externship

    I have graduated from a medical coding and billing school and am seeking employment or an externship that will allow me to gain the necessary experience I need. I just took the CPC this past Saturday so I am waiting on my results. However, I have taken and passed the ICD-10-CM proficiency exam...
  12. S

    Wiki Needing ICD 10 code for opioid induced constipation

    I cant find a ICD 10 code for opioid induced constipation - any suggestions? This is what I CAN find? K59.09 Other constipation T40.2X5 Adverse effect of other opioids T40.2X5A is a specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis code T40.2X5A …… initial encounter T40.2X5D is a specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis...
    • SheryM
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    • code constipation diagnosis icd-10-cm specific
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    • Forum: Diagnosis Coding
  13. D

    Wiki 2016 ICD-10-CM Missing Pages

    I opened my 2016 ICD-10-CM manual tonight to review it, etc., and as I was taking the quiz from the front of the book I came up on the fact that I have several missing pages in the INDEX TO DISEASES AND INJURIES. I am missing pages 271 through 334. I'm curious as to whether anyone else has...
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