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There are many new ICD 10 codes for Non-pressure chronic ulcer for Medical coders. We are going to have lot of new diagnosis codes for ulcers in 2018. These Non-pressure chronic ulcer diagnosis codes are going to present in new ICD 10 codebook. Hence, be prepared to use them in future. New ICD 10 codes … Read more
We have a lot of new ICD 10 codes for 2018. Yes, the number of diagnosis is going to increase more in ICD 10 codebooks. Medical coders need to be really perfect in coding diagnosis codes. We will be having around 300+ new ICD 10 codes in 2018. Today, let use learn few of them. … Read more
Pregnancy codes have increased significantly in number in ICD 10. ICD 10, having lot of differences with the old ICD 9 codes, should be used very carefully. The only thing we have to do is to avoid few common mistakes with ICD 10 codes. Medical coders know that with the implementation of ICD 10 codes, … Read more
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Z Codes in ICD-10 In ICD-10 we will have many changes for ICD-9 codes. In new codes we will see complete change in the number or digits as well as the use of alphabets in ICD-10. As we know the amount of codes have also increased significantly in ICD-10. But, this will not be a … Read more
There is a long list of ICD 10 codes for Spirochetal diseases. The code list come in the range of A65 to A69 category. Medical coder should know all the codes in the ICD 10 code list. As you can see we have separate ICD 10 codes for each specific disease and hence it is … Read more
Other specified and Unspecified are the ICD 10 codes should be always used carefully. When the specific ICD 10 code is available, we are not supposed to report any other specified or unspecified ICD 10 code. Coding for NEC (Not Elsewhere Classified) and NOS (Not otherwise Specified) have specific guidelines in diagnosis coding. Today, we … Read more
ICD 10 coding tips for Zoonotic Bacterial Diseases Many ICD 10 codes have been added for Bacterial diseases. There ICD 10 codes are very specific for each bacterial disease. As we know, there are many bacterial diseases like plaque, anthrax etc.These diseases and infection have a particular specific ICD 10 code. Some of these diseases need … Read more
With the changes in ICD 10 codes in 2017, there are many diagnosis codes have been deleted or added in this year. It is very important to remain updated with new ICD 10 codes. Also, we should remember not to code any deleted ICD 10 code for any updated code. Hence, do check updated codebook … Read more
Acute myocardial infarction is divided into two categories ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in ICD 10 coding. These ICD 10 codes identify the sites for acute myocardial infarction. For STEMI, subcategories I21.0-I21.2 and code I21.3 are used and NSTEMI and nontransmural MIs, subcategory I21.4 is used. Coding for … Read more