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Multi-Trauma MS-DRG Assignment: MDC 24 Guide for Coders
A patient rolls in after a serious crash. There’s a ruptured spleen, a broken femur, a bruised lung. Every one of those injuries needs care, and every one of them…
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Coding Lysosomal Storage Disorders: A Reference Guide for Inpatient Coders
Coding Lysosomal Storage Disorders: A Reference Guide for Inpatient Coders Lysosomal storage disorders are a group of rare, inherited metabolic conditions mainly caused by genetic mutations which disrupt normal lysosome…
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Comprehensive Guide to Baclofen Pump Insertion: Procedure, Coding, and Reimbursement
Basics of Baclofen Pump Insertion Key Terms: Intrathecal Pump Insertion Trial Intrathecal Catheter Insertion Indications / Associated Pathologies: Baclofen pumps are used to treat muscle spasticity caused by conditions such…
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Comprehensive Guide to Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) and Intracranial Responsive Neurostimulator (RNS) Lead Insertion
Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) and Intracranial Responsive Neurostimulator (RNS) Lead Insertion Key Terms: DBS Lead(s) RNS Lead(s) Indications and Associated Pathology: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) are…
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Practice Inpatient Coding Question & Answers with Rationale
Question 1. Which is another term for "comfort care"? Elder care Respite care Palliative care Home healthcare Rationale: "Comfort care" is also called "palliative care". The goal of palliative care…
Sample Questions with Answers for Inpatient and Outpatient coders
Need for Sample or Model Question and Answers for CPC or CCS exam Freshers in medical coding will be always in search of study material for medical coding certification exam.…
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Inpatient Sample Medical Coding Chart Example 1
In Inpatient coding, medical coders have to see lot of patient information. I have shared all the specific reports for coding inpatient charts in my previous post, inpatient coding features…
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Inpatient Hospital Care (CPT code 99221-99223) Coding Guide
New or Established Patient (CPT code 99221-99223) We have separate list of CPT code for Inpatient hospital care depending on new or established patient. Also the medical coders have to…
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What are POA Indicators in Inpatient Coding?
Requirement of The POA Indicators POA indicators is an alpha character assigned to the principal diagnosis code and any secondary diagnosis codes reported for each inpatient admission. POA indicators are…
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DRG code 177, 178 and 179 Coding guide
Basic of DRG code 177. 178 and 179 DRG codes are used by inpatient coders. While coding the inpatient charts ICD 10 CM codes are added in the coding software…