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Below are the highlighted changes in ICD 10 codes 2023 from 1st April for Medical coders in the ICD 10 coding Guidelines. Please do follow them strictly. Documentation by Clinicians Other than the Patient’s Provider These exceptions include codes for: • Body Mass Index (BMI) • Depth of non-pressure chronic ulcers • Pressure ulcer stage … Read more
Basics about CPT code for stent placement in AV fistula Coding guidelines for AV Fistula procedure codes is little different in interventional radiology coding. I have faced many challenges while coding these AV fistula procedure codes. However, as I was coding charts I was learning how to get a correct code for procedure performed. Here, … Read more
Basics of Ectopic and Molar Pregnancies An ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a condition in which a fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus. The vast majority of ectopic pregnancies are so-called tubal pregnancies and occur in the Fallopian tube. In short Ectopic and molar pregnancies and other abnormal products of conception are classified … Read more
Being a medical coder, I always have a lot of problems with ICD 10 codes. The major confusion occurs with coding acute and chronic condition. We have some specific coding guidelines for coding acute and chronic conditions, first let us understand their definition. Acute means having rapid onset, severe symptoms, and a short course Chronic … Read more
The most important section in diagnosis coding is the Pregnancy codes. Yes, there has been lot of changes in the pregnancy chapter. Coding of breast mass or lump has become more specific now. Similarly, the new specific Z codes for antenatal screening has been added. Also, you would have learnt now Z3A codes should not … Read more
Basics of ICD-10 code for Angina Angina pectoris (category I20) is an early manifestation of ischemic heart disease; however, in rare instances, it occurs as a result of congenital abnormalities of the coronary arteries or such conditions as aortic stenosis, valvular insufficiency, aortic syphilis, or Raynaud’s phenomenon. It is characterized by chest pain (usually perceived … Read more
Basics of ICD 10 code for Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, and other heart-related complications. Let us learn about ICD 10 code used for … Read more
Basics of ICD-10 CM code for Pneumonia Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Medical coders use a specific ICD 10 code for pneumonia as per ICD 10 code book. J18.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonia that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The … Read more
Basics of Myasthenia gravis ICD 10 code In myasthenia gravis, the immune system mistakenly attacks the connections between the nerve fibers and the muscles, preventing the muscles from receiving signals from the brain. It normally presents with muscle weakness in specific locations rather than general fatigue, and in two-thirds of patients, the first muscles affected … Read more
Basics of ICD 10 code for Hepatitis The word “hepatitis” comes from the roots “hepato” meaning liver and “itis” meaning inflammation. It could mean any form of inflammation of the liver, and indeed there are a number of different kinds of hepatitis with their own categories in the ICD-10-CM manual. B17.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code … Read more