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Get ready for some important ICD-10-CM updates that are sure to keep you on your toes! While CMS has announced there will be no brand-new ICD-10-CM codes introduced on April 1, 2025, don’t tune out just yet – they’ve released key diagnosis code update files for discharges and patient encounters from April 1 through September … Read more
The conditions of myocardial injury, ischemia, and infarction are critical in cardiology as they greatly influence patient care and the healthcare system. It’s important for medical coders to understand these conditions, including their causes, symptoms, and how to document and code them accurately. This article explains these concepts, focusing on pathophysiology, diagnostic techniques, and coding … Read more
When it comes to coding medical services, the diagnosis plays a critical role in determining whether a service is medically necessary. However, using vague or unclear diagnosis codes can often lead to claim denials. It’s essential to be specific with your diagnosis, especially when it comes to pain. If a clear source of the pain … Read more
Understanding the Complexities of Billing for Diabetes Medications Complexity of Diabetes Coding: Diabetes coding is complex due to several factors: Type of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, etc.) Etiology of secondary diabetes Diabetic complications Diabetes control status (stable, uncontrolled, progressing, etc.) Medications or insulin treatments, including use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Key … Read more
Diagnosis and Medical Necessity The diagnosis establishes the medical necessity for the service provided. Major Differences Between ICD-10-CM and CPT Codes is that ICD-10-CM codes and CPT® codes serve different purposes. While CPT codes describe the procedure or service provided, ICD-10-CM codes explain the reason for the service. Accurate selection of diagnosis codes is crucial … Read more
Researchers have dedicated decades to advancing treatments for individuals diagnosed with malignant neoplasms, commonly referred to as cancer. Their efforts have yielded significant progress, as evidenced by the increasing number of patients diagnosed with this formidable disease who are living longer, healthier lives. In 2025, further proof of these advancements will be seen with the … Read more
Newborns born before they reach full term can be categorized based on their birth weight and gestational age. These are classified under the code category P07, which includes: Extremely Low Birth Weight (P07.0-): Babies weighing 500-999 grams. Low Birth Weight (P07.1-): Babies weighing 1,000-2,499 grams. Extreme Immaturity (P07.2-): Babies born before 28 weeks of pregnancy … Read more
COPD ICD-10 CM Coding information This is a very frequently coded ICD 10 code in respiratory system. This disease is very dangerous can lead to death as well. I am talking about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Also, there are multiple combination codes with COPD in diagnosis coding. For ICD 10 medical coders, it is … Read more
In medical coding, we have different facilities. I have shared lot of information on diagnostic and interventional radiology facility, but today I will share some coding guide on laboratory test. Yes, today I will share how a lipid panel is coded using a procedure code. Lipid panel CPT code 80061 is used when all the test … Read more
We have their has been significant changes in the number of diagnosis codes in ICD 10 version. When we were using ICD 9 codes we never has to confusion in choosing the correct codes except few complicate ones like sepsis, pregnancy complications etc. But, in ICD 10 codes it is sometimes difficult to find an … Read more