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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
Diabetes is a very big section in ICD 10 codes. Chronic condition like diabetes need to be coded perfectly. Today we are going to discuss about ICD 10 code for diabetes type 2. Category E11 consists of diabetes type 2 ICD 10 codes. As we know, any specified type of diabetes is coded as type 2 … Read more
There are many important status codes used in diagnosis coding. Since the implementation of ICD 10 codes, older ICD 9 codes have been replaced with new ICD 10 codes. Hence, it is important to check all these new Status codes which will be used in the future by medical coders. As we know many ICD … Read more
Condition to qualify in the list of chronic diseases Chronic diseases are always difficult to code for a medical coder. Sometimes even highly experienced coders are unable to code a list of chronic diseases. So, you are not alone there who has the problem with chronic diseases. The problem with these chronic disease is the … Read more
Many of us are certified by AAPC certifications. However, very few of us will know how to verify or checkout our AAPC credentials in AAPC website. It is important these days to check your AAPC credentials especially for ICD 10. As we know this is the last month to appear and clear ICD 10 Proficiency … Read more
From October, 2015 we have started using ICD 10 codes. Since, these are new codes, AAPC want us to be more proficient with ICD 10. Hence, we have to go through compulsory ICD 10 proficiency assessment test to retain our CPC certification. This test has to be given by every member of AAPC holding AAPC … Read more
Basic about ICD 9 to ICD 10 conversion As we have started using ICD 10 codes, we will be facing difficulty in searching a code initially. As ICD 10 includes a lot of codes compared to ICD 9, we have to use some ICD 9 to ICD 10 conversion tool to get the correct ICD … Read more