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Issue 46, December 9, 2015
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Outpatient dialysis brings coding challenges
Nearly half a million patients receive dialysis services each year. Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA... -
Accuracy is paramount for providers when reporting CMS’ new modifiers for 2016
CMS is introducing multiple new modifiers that providers may need to report beginning January 1... -
CMS shifts 2-midnight rule responsibility to QIOs, provides guidance on coding issues
In addition to updating procedures for 2-midnight rule reviews, the 2016 OPPS final rule includes... -
Healthcare News: CMS ICD-10-CM resource covers numerous specialties and conditions
CMS recently released an ICD-10-CM resource for specialties and specific conditions and services... -
Q&A: Recording Glasgow Coma Scale scores
Q: How many times should Glasgow Coma Scale information be captured? If you have the ambulance, ED... -
Prepare for JustCoding?s redesign by downloading quiz certificates, preregistering
The team at JustCoding is proud to announce a revamped and redesigned website launching soon. The... -
Trivia: What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for donovanosis?
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for donovanosis? -
Free quiz: ICD-10-CM codes for benign neoplasms
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for benign...
Issue 44, November 25, 2015
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Clearing up coder questions for OB procedure coding and ICD-10-CM concepts
In the second part of her Q&A series, Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC... -
CMS adds new comprehensive APCs in 2016 OPPS final rule
Jugna Shah, MPH, and Valerie A. Rinkle, MPA, review newpolicies and regulations from CMS in the... -
2016 OPPS final rule introduces new modifiers and restructured APCs
Jugna Shah, MPH, looks at the extensive APC restructuring CMS finalized in 2016, as well as when to... -
Healthcare News: CMS and MACs working to update, correct ICD-10 coverage determinations
CMS and Medicare Administrative Contractors are aware of certain issues regarding National Coverage... -
Q&A: Determine ICD-10-CM seventh character for nonunion
Q: A patient fractured all metatarsals last year and had open reduction and internal fixation. The... -
Get ready for JustCoding's website redesign!
The team at JustCoding is proud to announce a revamped and redesigned website launching soon. The... -
Product of the week: Prepare for 2016 CPT Code Changes live webcast
The 2016 update to the CPT® Manual includes hundreds of changes, including approximately 150... -
Trivia: What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for hepatoblastoma?
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for hepatoblastoma? -
Free quiz: ICD-10-CM codes for intestinal infectious diseases
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for intestinal...
Issue 42, November 11, 2015
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Answering common questions for OB coding in ICD-10-CM
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, answers questions from coders about OB... -
What to look for when reviewing cardiovascular documentation in ICD-10-CM
Extensive changes in ICD-10-CM terminology and codes for cardiovascular diseases often frustrate... -
NCCI logic could lead to no payment for claims, including comprehensive APCs
Providers need to be careful when reporting multiple services with status indicator J1 on the same... -
Healthcare News: CMS releases 2016 OPPS final rule
CMS introduced several new HCPCS codes and added comprehensive APCs (C-APC), including one for... -
Q&A: Billing for miscellaneous supplies
Q: We are an independent outpatient end-stage renal disease clinic. When we administer a blood... -
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Extended Q&A in Special Reports and News: Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP... -
Trivia: What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for Briquet's disorder?
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for Briquet’s disorder? -
Free quiz: ICD-10-CM codes for diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for diseases...
Issue 40, October 28, 2015
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Review terminology for ICD-10-CM ulcer coding
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, writes about... -
Refresh your knowledge of taxonomy codes
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, reviews the role of taxonomy codes and how to... -
Healthcare News: CERT finds insufficient documentation in claims from referring providers
Insufficient documentation is the leading cause of improper payments for claims involving referring... -
Q&A: Coding infusions in the ED prior to surgery
Q: I have a question about coding infusion/injections in the ED prior to a decision for surgery. A... -
New on JustCoding Platinum!
ICD-10-CM quiz in Coding Sample Policies and Forms: Use this 10-question quiz to determine how well... -
Product of the week: Decoding HCCs: Strategies for Risk Adjustment Success live webcast
Risk adjustment is central to pay for performance, whereby high-quality cost effective care can be... -
Trivia: What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for diaper dermatitis?
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for diaper dermatitis? -
Free quiz: ICD-10-CM codes for external causes for pedestrians injured in transport accidents
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for external...
Issue 38, October 14, 2015
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Manage ICD-10 implementation by focusing on productivity, accuracy, and use of technology
ICD-10 is undoubtedly affecting coder productivity, but Bonnie S. Cassidy, FAHIMA, RHIA, FHIMSS... -
Report mammography and other breast care services with updated procedure and diagnosis codes
In addition to updated procedure codes in 2015, ICD-10-CM added new codes for reporting mammography... -
Know the difference between modifiers -59 and -91 when reporting repeat lab tests
Charlotte L. Kohler, RN, CPA, CVA, CRCE-I, CPC, ACS, CHBC, discusses how modifiers -59 and -91... -
Healthcare News: Automated reviews find potential Part B duplicate claims
Recovery Auditors have identified numerous potential duplicate claims from Medicare Part B... -
Q&A: Hardcoding modifier -PO
Q: Our business office wants us to start using modifier -PO (services, procedures, and/or surgeries... -
New on JustCoding Platinum!
Case studies in Coding Sample Policies and Forms: Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP... -
Product of the week: Unbundle the Pregnancy Package and Manage ICD-10 Changes live webcast
Coding and billing for pregnancy brings unique challenges, including global pregnancy packages and... -
Trivia: What is the correct CPT code for tenotomy of multiple tendons?
What is the correct CPT® code for tenotomy of multiple tendons in the shoulder through the same... -
Mini-poll: Which aspect of ICD-10 coding has been most difficult for your facility so far?
Which aspect of ICD-10 coding has been most difficult for your facility so far? Choosing the... -
Free quiz: ICD-10-CM codes for diseases of the circulatory system
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for diseases...
Issue 36, September 30, 2015 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE
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New on JustCoding Platinum!
Case study in Coding Sample Policies and Forms: Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP... -
Understand the physician perspective on ICD-10 and how to ease the transition
Ready or not, ICD-10 is here. Sam Antonios, MD, FACP, FHM, CCDS, writes about how to talk to... -
Learning new ways to perform old tricks for OB services in ICD-10-CM
Coders can no longer rely on the muscle memory and cheat sheets they developed working with... -
E/M reporting remains a challenge in the ED
Providers have to create their own ED E/M guidelines, which can present a variety of challenges... -
Healthcare News: CERT reviewer finds nasal endoscopy claims lacking documentation
Most improper payments for diagnostic nasal endoscopies reviewed during a Comprehensive... -
Trivia: What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for Tourette?s syndrome?
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for Tourette’s syndrome? -
Free quiz: ICD-10-CM codes for metabolic disorders
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for... -
ICD-10 Trainer blog
Access the latest blog posts on ICD–10 Trainer, a free online forum for all matters related...
Issue 34, September 16, 2015
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New on JustCoding Platinum!
ICD-10-CM assessment in Special Reports and News: Use this 10 question quiz from... -
No pressure: Ulcer reporting to change in ICD-10-CM
Combination codes in ICD-10-CM will allow coders to report pressure ulcer location and severity... -
Review changes to coding guidelines for reporting diagnoses before implementation
The updated guidelines in ICD-10-CM will impact how coders report certain diagnoses... -
Industry stakeholders respond to physician concerns with ICD-10
Sue Bowman, MJ, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA, and Rhonda Buckholtz, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CENTC, CGSC, COBGC... -
Healthcare News: Auditor finds hydration claims submitted without medically necessary diagnosis codes
A Recovery Auditor review of claims from September 25, 2012, to August 30, 2013, found providers... -
Q&A: Reporting modifiers with infusions in the ED
Q: I have been told by our billers that infusion codes reported in the ED along with an E/M code... -
Product of the week: Strategies for Coding Complex Interventional Radiology Procedures live webcast
Interventional radiology is a perpetually challenging area of coding. In this 90-minute webcast... -
Trivia: What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for a cracked tooth?
What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for a cracked tooth? -
Free quiz: CPT codes for femur and knee joint surgery
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features CPT® codes for femur and...
Issue 31, August 19, 2015
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New on JustCoding Platinum!
ICD-10-CM case study in Special Reports and News: Use this case study from... -
Identify strategies for talking to physicians about common ICD-10 objections
ICD-10 implementation is almost here, but coders are still facing resistance from physicians. W... -
ICD-10-CM offers the opportunity to better capture and reflect medical necessity
The expanded code set available in ICD-10-CM will give providers the chance to better tell the... -
CMS proposes massive APC reconfiguration, updates 2-midnight rule
The 2016 OPPS proposed rule introduces APC restructuring, new comprehensive APCs, and many other... -
Healthcare News: CMS proposes changes to lab reporting in 2016 OPPS proposed rule
CMS is proposing a new status indicator to be assigned to laboratory tests so when the tests are... -
Q&A: Determining E/M levels in the ED
Q: I have a question regarding facility coding for evaluation and management (E/M) levels, not... -
Trivia: What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for a pain in the neck?
What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for a pain in the neck? -
Mini-poll: How confident are you that your organization will be ready for ICD-10?
Mini-poll: How confident are you that your organization will be ready for ICD-10? -
Free quiz: CPT codes for abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum repair
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features CPT® codes for abdomen... -
ICD-10 Trainer blog
Access the latest blog posts on ICD–10 Trainer, a free online forum for all matters related...
Issue 29, August 5, 2015
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New on JustCoding Platinum!
Injections and infusions book excerpt in Special Reports and News: Coders frequently struggle with... -
Look for details in documentation when reporting ICD-10-CM GI conditions
Coders may need to review the anatomy of the gastrointestinal system and disease processes for... -
Resolve current challenges to ease the future with ICD-10-CM
Organizations have their hands full with ICD-10-CM implementation finally on the horizon... -
CMS adds complexity adjustments in July quarterly I/OCE update
CMS has repeatedly tweaked its logic regarding comprehensive APCs since inception. Dave Fee, MBA... -
Healthcare News: CMS clarifies updated ICD-10 guidance in Q&A
CMS has released a document to clarify questions providers raised about its recent guidance on... -
Q&A: Reporting intubation and CPR with no chest compressions
Q: We had a patient come into our ED with a severe head injury. To protect his airway, we... -
Trivia: What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for hepatic sclerosis?
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for hepatic sclerosis? -
Mini-poll: Which aspect of evaluation and management reporting causes the most problems at your organization?
Mini-poll: Which aspect of evaluation and management reporting causes the most problems at your... -
Free quiz: CPT codes for cardiac valve procedures
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features CPT® codes for cardiac... -
ICD-10 Trainer blog
Access the latest blog posts on ICD–10 Trainer, a free online forum for all matters related...
Issue 27, July 22, 2015
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New on JustCoding Platinum!
Coding ultrasound procedures in Coding Sample Policies and Forms. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC... -
Review ICD-10-CM GI codes to make transition easier to stomach
The gastrointestinal system is subject to many diseases and conditions that ICD-10-CM allows coders... -
Correctly code ultrasound procedures in an office setting
Physician office coders are likely familiar with coding for x-ray procedures, but may not have much... -
Overhauled 2015 CPT drug test codes bring changes for coders and providers
The 2015 CPT® Manual included big changes to drug test reporting. Denise Williams, RN, CPC-H... -
Healthcare News: CERT finds lack of documentation led to 97% of improper payments for certain spinal procedures
A Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) study found insufficient documentation to be the cause of... -
Q&A: Documentation for marijuana use and abuse
Q: I am a coder in a hospital outpatient setting. Our physicians document drug use in social... -
Product of the week: Summer ICD-10 Lunch & Learn Webcast Series
ICD-10 is coming in less than three months and we want to help you prepare your inpatient... -
Trivia: ICD-10-CM for bilateral vitreous degeneration
What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for bilateral vitreous degeneration? -
Mini-poll: Which of the following one-day coding training sessions would you be most interested in attending?
Which of the following one-day coding training sessions would you be most interested in attending? -
Free quiz: ICD-10-CM codes for cerebrovascular diseases
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for... -
ICD-10 Trainer blog
Access the latest blog posts on ICD–10 Trainer, a free online forum for all matters related...
Issue 25, July 8, 2015
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Continue to review cardiac conditions in ICD-10-CM
Betty Hovey, CPC, COC, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I, CPCD, and Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P... -
Providers continue to grapple with reporting modifier -25
Despite no recent changes from CMS, many providers still struggle with when to report modifier... -
April I/OCE update continues to clarify comprehensive APC process
Since CMS introduced comprehensive APCs in January, the agency has continued to tweak the logic... -
Healthcare News: 2016 OPPS proposed rule brings packaging, 2-midnight rule update
CMS continues to move toward increased packaging with its policies in the 2016 OPPS proposed rule... -
Q&A: Determining if a flap closure is coded separately
Q: When the surgeon documents excision of a complex pilonidal cyst with rhomboid flap closure, is... -
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Product of the week: Summer ICD-10 Lunch & Learn Webcast Series
ICD-10 is coming in less than three months and we want to help you prepare your inpatient coders... -
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Issue 24, June 24, 2015
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Review coding conventions for common cardiac conditions in ICD-10-CM
Cardiac conditions are some of the most common diagnoses seen in hospitals. Betty Hovey... -
Dealing with documentation challenging for anemia in OB/GYN patients
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, explains how to identify anemia in... -
ICD-10 implementation requires organizationwide education and awareness
Many organizations still lag in ICD-10 implementation, but it's not too late to prepare... -
Healthcare News: Many providers have yet to test in ICD-10, according to survey
A survey conducted in May and June 2015 found providers have completed many steps toward... -
Q&A: Reporting laterality with bronchoscopy
Q: Should modifiers for laterality be used for CPT® code 31624 (bronchoscopy, rigid or... -
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Product of the week: Resolve Documentation, Coding Challenges for Major Orthopedic Procedures June 29 live webcast
Orthopedic coding, for both CPT procedure and diagnosis codes, remains challenging due to the... -
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Like us on Facebook for the chance to win a Platinum upgrade!
JustCoding's Facebook page is a place for coders to get the latest news on ICD-10 and other rules... -
Editor’s note: No issue of JustCoding News: Inpatient next week
JustCoding News: Inpatient will be off next week for the July 4 holiday, but we'll be back with a...
Issue 22, June 10, 2015
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ICD-10-CM changes for OB/GYN go beyond pregnancy
Coders won't just to know weeks of gestation for OB/GYN coding in ICD-10-CM. Annie Boynton... -
Reporting pneumonia in ICD-10-CM
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC-I, writes aboutwhat additional details coders... -
April I/OCE update continues to clarify comprehensive APC process
In addition to newly introduced codes and modifiers, Dave Fee, MBA, explains CMS' updates to the... -
Healthcare News: Auditors find high rate of missing documentation for radiation therapy planning claims
A Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) study found that the improper payment rate for... -
Q&A: Coding unsuccessful IVC filter placement
Q: A patient arrives at the interventional radiology department to have an inferior vena cava... -
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Product of the week: JustCoding?s Injections and Infusions Coding Handbook
Drug administration is one of the most common services provided in the outpatient setting, and... -
What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for pneumonia due to E. coli?
What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for pneumonia due to E. coli? -
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Issue 20, May 27, 2015
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Don’t forget the details for dementia coding in ICD-10-CM
ICD-10-CM codes for reporting dementia diagnoses include new specificity. Caren J. Swartz, CPC... -
Fetal monitoring methods determine documentation and coding requirements
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, reviews the different methods of... -
Apply CMS’ new -X{EPSU} modifiers
Since CMS introduced the four replacements for modifier -59 (distinct procedural service... -
Healthcare News: Contractors find improper payments for unlisted chemistry code
A Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) contractor special study found improper payments on... -
Q&A: Reporting laboratory tests with 2015’s new CPT codes
Q: We have a patient with chronic severe low back pain, etiology unknown, on MS Contin®, an... -
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ICD-10 Trainer blog
Access the latest blog posts on ICD–10 Trainer, a free online forum for all matters related...
Issue 18, May 13, 2015
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It’s time to think about ICD-10-CM coding for brain conditions
Coding and guideline changes in ICD-10-CM for neurological conditions may require coders to... -
Coding tubal, ectopic, and other abnormal pregnancies
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, defines abnormal pregnancies and explains... -
Start resolving ICD-10-CM questions
Coding Clinic won't be updating its ICD-9-CM guidance for ICD-10-CM, but that doesn't mean... -
Healthcare News: CMS accepting volunteers for final round of ICD-10 end-to-end testing
Providers have one last chance to volunteer for ICD-10 end-to-end testing, with CMS extending the... -
Q&A: Defining use, abuse, and dependence in ICD-10-CM
Q: How are use, abuse, and dependence defined for diagnoses in ICD-10-CM? -
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Product of the week: Certified Coder Boot Camp?ICD-10-CM Version
The Certified Coder Boot Camp®—ICD-10-CM Version is a two-day boot camp that uses a... -
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Issue 16, April 29, 2015
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Review ICD-10-CM coding for common diagnoses in primary care settings
Primary care providers see patients for a wide variety of conditions, meaning coders in... -
Coding interrupted pregnancies: miscarriages and spontaneous, incomplete, or missed abortions
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, reviewsCPT® coding for interrupted... -
CMS releases update to correct and clarify comprehensive APC logic
Dave Fee, MBA, identifies updates to CMS' programming logic for comprehensive APCs and provides a... -
Healthcare News: Recovery Auditors find nuclear medicine claims lacking medical necessity
A Recovery Auditor automated review of claims for cardiovascular nuclear medicine procedures... -
Q&A: Performing services with and without MRA
Q: We are trying to verify whether we should bill for two units of the CPT® code when the... -
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Product of the week: JustCoding?s Injections and Infusions Coding Handbook
Drug administration is one of the most common services provided in the outpatient setting, and... -
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Tell us about yourself and enter to win an ICD-10 webcast
JustCoding wants to get to know a little bit about the readers of our ICD-10 Trainer...
Issue 14, April 15, 2015
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Review components for excisions, repair, and wound care
Reporting procedures for the skin can require a variety of documented details, such as... -
Capture appropriate documentation for mental and behavioral health disorders
Larry M. Faust, MD, FAAP, discusses changes to DSM-5 and how it could affect coding in... -
CPT Medicine section updates reflect new products and technologies to report
Peggy Blue, MPH, CPC, CCS-P, CEMC, andShannon E. McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I... -
Healthcare News: CERT study finds insufficient documentation for transcatheter surgeries
A Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) study of transcatheter aortic valve... -
Q&A: Coding for an infusion with no stop time
Q: If a patient is given Reglan® intravenously at 12:20, 13:00, and 13:20, would this be... -
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Product of the week: Reporting Tests with CPT’s Overhauled Laboratory Section live webcast April 27
The 2015 CPT® Manual includes significant changes in the Laboratory section for... -
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Issue 11, March 18, 2015
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Review the cardiovascular system to make ICD-10-CM coding less confusing
Cardiovascular coding can be challenging even without the introduction of new codes and... -
Coding burns in ICD-10-CM
Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC-I, discusses how to code for burns and corrosions... -
ICD-10-CM brings changes to reporting mental disorders
Jennifer E. Avery, CCS, CPC-H, CPC, CPC-I, and Betty Hovey, CPC, CPC-H, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I... -
Healthcare News: CMS offers last chance to sign up for ICD-10 end-to-end testing
Providers who want to volunteer to participate in CMS' final round of ICD-10 end-to-end... -
Q&A: Capture tobacco use details for ICD-10-CM
Q: Our electronic health record system only provides for a "yes/no" choice under... -
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Issue 9, March 4, 2015
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G codes add confusion to 2015 CPT digestive system changes
Physician coders won't be able to just report the CPT® code that best describes the... -
Finding clarity when coding fetal status
Coders may be familiar with the term "fetal distress" in physician documentation, but... -
Musculoskeletal and nervous system sections get new procedure, combination codes
The musculoskeletal and nervous system sections of the 2015 CPT Manual include dozens of new and... -
Healthcare News: Few errors found during first wave of ICD-10 end-to-end testing
CMS identified no major problems and a minimal error rate due to invalid coding during its... -
Q&A: Why do we hit an edit when adding potassium to a metabolic panel?
Q: I have a question regarding a National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edit. I reported... -
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Issue 7, February 18, 2015
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2015 CPT Cardiovascular section updated for new technology and procedures
CPT® codes in 2015 for cardiovascular procedures include the ability to report several new... -
Use of modifier -59 replacement still confusing despite new guidance
Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS, discusses modifier -59 (distinct procedural service) use... -
CMS adds comprehensive APC logic in January quarterly I/OCE quarterly update
CMS' January I/OCE update brought many changes, including new codes, status indicators, and... -
Healthcare News: Recovery Auditors find providers report excessive units for IV infusions
Providers report excessive units for initial IV infusions for both chemotherapy and... -
Q&A: Which code should we report for changing a catheter?
Q: Would it be appropriate to report CPT® code 75984 (change of percutaneous tube or drainage... -
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Product of the week: Codercise CPT® Operative Report in Tampa March 30-31
Take your coding skills to the next level with the latest training solution from HCPro! Codercise... -
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Issue 5, February 4, 2015
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Coders face common problems and new challenges for drug administration in 2015
Drug administration coding and billing remains a challenge despite no code changes in six... -
Meet the requirements for the new CPT chronic care code
The AMA added a new CPT® code for chronic care management. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P... -
CMS adds data collection for services in off-campus, provider-based departments
In the 2015 OPPS final rule, CMS introduced a new modifier for services provided in an... -
Healthcare News: Providers report overwhelming ICD-10 acknowledgement testing success
Eighty-four percent of providers experienced no major problems with early ICD-10 acknowledgement... -
Q&A: Reporting excision codes when no tumor found
Q: Is it correct to append modifier -52 (reduced services) to a procedure code when the physician... -
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Product of the week: Codercise CPT® Operative Report in Tampa March 30-31
Take your coding skills to the next level with the latest training solution from HCPro! Codercise... -
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Issue 3, January 21, 2015
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Break down the elements of the blood
Blood tests are a common diagnostic tool for providers trying to determine a patient's condition... -
Baptist Health System rethinks budget, staffing to prepare for ICD-10 implementation
ICD-10 implementation requires organizational coordination from a variety of departments. Chloe... -
Healthcare News: OIG audit finds overpayment for clinic visits in 2012
CMS made incorrect payments to hospitals for established patient clinic visits estimated at... -
Q&A: When should we use ICD-10-CM category E13 to report diabetes?
Q: When would we use codes from ICD-10-CM category E13 (other specified diabetes mellitus)? If... -
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Product of the week: Injections and Infusions January 29 live webcast
Despite no code changes in several years, injection and infusion coding generates regular... -
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Issue 2, January 21, 2015
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Coding for genital prolapse require good grasp of anatomical terms
The switch to ICD-10-CM won't bring many changes in the codes for reporting genital prolapse, but...
Issue 1, January 7, 2015
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Get to know CMS’ four new subsets of modifier -59
After years of consideration, CMS introduced extensive changes for modifier -59 (distinct... -
Touch up your nervous system anatomy and ICD-10-CM knowledge
The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and other specialized... -
CMS finalizes Comprehensive APCs with complexity adjustments for 2015
CMS expanded packaging and finalized Comprehensive APCs in the 2015 OPPS final rule. Jugna Shah... -
Healthcare News: CMS completes second round of ICD-10 acknowledgement testing
CMS accepted 76% of all national ICD-10 test claims submitted during its November 2014 ICD-10... -
Q&A: Find the latest vaccine abbreviation information for CPT reporting
Q: Where can I find the vaccine code abbreviation list for the 2015 CPT® Manual? -
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Product of the week: Injections and Infusions Coding Toolkit
Hospitals have long struggled under complicated guidelines for coding injection and infusion... -
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What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for methadone dependence in remission? -
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Issue 40, October 28, 2015
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Predicting ICD-10 losses and tracking key performance indicators
Kelly Whittle, MS, and Monica Pappas, RHIA, provide methods for determining the impact ICD-10 is...