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From the time ICD 10 codes have been implemented, coders are facing lot of issues with new diagnosis codes. Injury codes in ICD 10 are still creating problems for coders. For non-traumatic or pathological fractures, we have discussed previously. But for traumatic fracture coding, medical coders are still having lot of confusion. The initial, subsequent … Read more
What is ICD c0de for Cervical Radiculopathy? The pain which is a result of any condition that irritates a nerve in the cervical spine region, is clinically described a Cervical radiculopathy. Such type of pain, which affects the nerves, is generally referred as radicular pain. In addition, radicular pain occurs in thoracic and lumbar region as … Read more
Since, we have now entered in October month, all the new updates in ICD 10 codes should be followed strictly from 1st October 2020. There are around 490 codes added, 58 deleted and 47 revised ICD 10 codes in the new updates effective from 1st october 2020. Since, their are many new ICD 10 codes, … Read more
American Medical Association has released the 2021 E/M CPT code set which includes major changes in 2021 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). This will simplify coding and documentation of office visits and other outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services. The AMA described the changes to the CPT codes as the “first major overhaul in more than … Read more
In 2021, many new ICD 10 codes will be introduced. The new ICD 10 codes will be effective from 1st October 2020. Their are many eye related diagnosis codes will be new to medical coders. Below are some of the important new diagnosis codes for the coders. Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa … Read more
In 2021, the list of new ICD 10 codes is very big. Their are many updates in diagnosis codes or ICD 10 codes. The proposed ICD 10 changes for 2021 is already released. The ICD-10 code updates include 490 new, 47 revised, and 58 invalidated ICD-10 codes. Key changes include: Additional D57 codes for more … Read more
When to use HCPCS code G2023 and G2024 for COVID cases We have got lot of updates regarding coding for COVID 19 cases from Medicare and CDC. The coronavirus is spreading like anything and taking lives of people in thousand everyday. USA is now leading in the number of death (around 22,000) caused due to … Read more
Example #1 Question: Inpatient is tested for COVID and the test comes back negative, but positive for pneumonia and the flu. Should we be using the Z code in addition to the diagnosis of flu and pneumonia? Answer: Assign codes for the flu and pneumonia Z20.828, Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other … Read more
Pneumonia due to COVID – 19 For a pneumonia case confirmed as due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), assign codes U07.1, COVID-19, and J12.89, Other viral pneumonia. ICD 10 : U07.1 and J12.89, (Other viral pneumonia) 2.Acute Bronchitis due to COVID – 19 “For a patient with acute bronchitis confirmed as due to COVID-19, … Read more
Coronavirus has almost killed more than 10,000 people in Italy and now soon USA has become its main target. The death cases has crossed 3000 now due to COVID-19 cases. Medicare has now removed some restriction to help and treat the coronavirus cases immediately. At a time, when social distancing is among the major measures … Read more