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ICD 10 codes used for Encounter for observation and Evaluation Diagnosis codes are little tough to code when there is no specific condition given to code in medical report. Till now we have come across all the ICD 10 codes, which are used as either primary or secondary diagnosis. But, today we will learn to … Read more
Basic information about ICD-10 CM code for Hyperlipidemia Hyperlipidemia, also known as dyslipidemia or high cholesterol, means you have too many lipids (fats) in your blood. ICD-Code E78.5 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Hyperlipidemia, Unspecified. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 272.4. Assign code E78.00, Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified, for a … Read more
Basic information about ICD-10 CM code for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) ICD-Code G47.33 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Adult) (pediatric). Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 327.23. An apneic spell refers to the interruption of breathing for 20 seconds or longer or a shorter pause accompanied by … Read more
While assigning diagnosis codes for chronic conditions may seem straight- forward, some confusion remains regarding which conditions should be coded in the outpatient setting. Medical coders are responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM codes for all diagnoses made by a healthcare professional that affect the patient’s care. These codes tell a detailed story about the patient’s condition, … Read more
Basics of CPT code 30520 Septoplasty procedure has a separate CPT code, which is little tricky to use by medical coders. Mostly the diagnosis are related to the nose and nasal sinus region. Septoplasty (SEP-toe-plas-tee) is another surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage dividing the space between your two nostrils (septum). Reconstructive septoplasty … Read more
We have learn a lot about diabetes coding perviously. Medical coders will know everything about different type of diabetes. Type 1 and 2 diabetes are the most commonly used diagnosis codes by medical coders. But, if you know the ICD 10 coding book properly, you will have come across of diabetes type 1.5 ICD 10 … Read more
Hypertension is the medical term for elevated blood pressure — a serious medical condition in which the pressure of the circulating blood against the arterial walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Hypertension (HTN) is a worldwide epidemic, affecting an estimated 1.13 billion people globally. … Read more
Basics of Pregnancy ICD 10 codes Pregnancy ICD 10 codes are very specific in ICD 10. All the normal, complication and Z codes used in pregnancy chapter are very specific and helpful in diagnosis coding. Even the ICD 10 codes has weeks of gestation codes in Z3A category, to give more information about pregnancy period. … Read more
Diagnosis play a very important role in medical coding. The diagnosis codes should always fulfill the medical necessity for the procedure performed. Failed medical necessity can lead to denials. Also, the selection of principal diagnosis is very important topic in ICD coding. There are few specific coding guidelines for choosing the primary diagnosis. There are … Read more
In ICD 10, the injury codes are still creating lot of problems for medical coders. They are still not able to use and differentiate between the intial, subsequent and sequela ICD 10 codes. The use of 7th character for initial and subsequent encounter can be understood after coding some injury charts, but the use of … Read more