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COPD ICD-10 CM Coding information This is a very frequently coded ICD 10 code in respiratory system. This disease is very dangerous can lead to death as well. I am talking about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Also, there are multiple combination codes with COPD in diagnosis coding. For ICD 10 medical coders, it is … Read more
Description of CPT code 90670 Pneumococcal vaccine provides protection against infections of the lungs, blood, and brain. A vaccine produces active immunization by inducing the immune system to build its own antibodies against specific microorganisms/viruses. The body retains memory of the antibody production pattern for long-term protection. CPT code 90670 describes an active suspension conjugate … Read more
In medical coding, we have different facilities. I have shared lot of information on diagnostic and interventional radiology facility, but today I will share some coding guide on laboratory test. Yes, today I will share how a lipid panel is coded using a procedure code. Lipid panel CPT code 80061 is used when all the test … Read more
We have their has been significant changes in the number of diagnosis codes in ICD 10 version. When we were using ICD 9 codes we never has to confusion in choosing the correct codes except few complicate ones like sepsis, pregnancy complications etc. But, in ICD 10 codes it is sometimes difficult to find an … Read more
Since the introduction of ICD 10 codes, we are now focusing more on ICD 10 codes. Still in some region ICD 9, codes are used by medical coders. As we know, there is a lot of difference between ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes. The most important thing I like about ICD 10 codes is … Read more
Basics about CPT or HCPCS code G0463 In 2014, CMS proposed to collapse the five levels of evaluation and management (E/M) CPT codes in OPPS (Outpatient Prospective Payment System) and replace them with three new HCPCS G-codes, including one APC for all clinic visits, one for all Type A ED visits, and one for all Type … Read more
Basics of Anemia ICD 10 CM code As per the 2023 updates Code D64.9 should be coded for Anemia ICD 10 CM as unspecified diagnosis. Anemia disease falls under the category of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. The old code for ICD-9 CM Code (Transition) was … Read more
Their is lot of confusion about finding ICD 10 code for nonischemic cardiomyopathy. Their are many condition whcih do not have specific ICD 10 code. For these condition either a unspecified or other specified code is reported. Similary for nonischemic cardiomyopathy icd 10 code, when you search in index column it will lead to unspecified … Read more
Difference between ICD 10 code for Urosepsis and Sepsis In ICD 10 coding sepsis is little complicated. Coding of sepsis involves use of two or more codes. There is separate coding guideline only for Sepsis where we can learn how to easily code sepsis. It is infectious and can lead to organ failure if not … Read more
Basics of Osteoporosis ICD-10 CM Coding Osteoporosis is a systemic condition that affects all bones of the musculoskeletal system and leads to an increased risk of pathological fractures. In osteoporosis, the bones are thinner and weaker than normal. Osteoporosis is classified to categories M80 and M81 depending on whether a current pathological fracture is present … Read more