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Q: A patient fractured all metatarsals last year and had open reduction and internal fixatio
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
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ICD-10-PCS codes consist of seven characters, each of which identifies a unique, specific piece o
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
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Have you started dual coding for ICD-9 and ICD-10? Two facilities shared their experiences during
The section of codes that expanded most in ICD-10-CM involves orthopedic injuries, especially fra
AUGUST 13, 2014
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ICD-10-CM will still allow coders to report unspecified codes. However, coders will not ha
JUNE 17, 2015
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One of the challenging aspects of coding arthroplasties is determining whether the procedu
AUGUST 20, 2014
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AUGUST 26, 2015
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  International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 Code Updates
DECEMBER 14, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
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As more facilities face the specter of reimbursement losses related to the Readmission Reduction
DECEMBER 3, 2014
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  While bundling of CPT® codes has made reporting for endovascular
OCTOBER 1, 2014
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FEBRUARY 11, 2015
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P4P programs such as the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) link the payment hospital
OCTOBER 6, 2015
CASE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
  Hospital Readmission Rates: Progressive Reductions
The changes to fracture coding in ICD-10-CM have received plenty of attention since coders first
OCTOBER 22, 2014
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  When outpatient hospitals and physicians switch to ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes Oct
MAY 14, 2014
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Those who are interested in using ICD-10-PCS for outpatient hospital coding may question w
Editor's note: With the increased specificity required for ICD-10-CM coding, coders nee
OCTOBER 29, 2014
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JULY 15, 2015
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Managers should not assume that they can review every guideline, every item in Coding Clinic,
MARBLEHEAD, Mass.--HCPro, Inc. has furthered expanded into the medical coding, reimbursement, com
JUNE 15, 2006
In the rush to complete ICD-10 coding education, documentation improvement, and system updates, H
OCTOBER 21, 2015
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 The reduction in readmission rates is about half as large as previously reported, r
JANUARY 10, 2019
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
The reduction in readmission rates is about half as large as previously reported, researc
JANUARY 8, 2019
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
JUNE 10, 2015
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Q: We’ve heard that ICD-10-CM does not include a diagnosis code to show that a laparosco
DECEMBER 3, 2014
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Q: We are receiving rejections for HCPCS codes J0365 (injection, aprotonin, 10,000 kiu)
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) earlier this week announced changes to its Mainte
What is the correct ICD-10-PCS code for a right shoulder tendon Excision using an open approach?
OCTOBER 21, 2015
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What is the correct ICD-10-PCS code for Transfusion of autologous bone marrow into a peripheral
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
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Today, October 1, 2015, the U.S. health care system moves to the International Classificat
OCTOBER 2, 2015
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
A new CPT® code for arthrodesis, a joint fusion technique to relieve pain,
  The number of codes in ICD-10-CM can be overwhelming. ICD-9-CM contains just 32
APRIL 2, 2014
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  What is the correct CPT® code for open treatment of lunate disloc
MARCH 19, 2014
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Adding modifiers to CPT® codes can bypass NCCI edits for Medicare payments,
JUNE 25, 2014
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A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that 98% of residents have experienc
JANUARY 14, 2021
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Many of the code changes in the 2014 CPT® Manual Radiology section f
AUGUST 12, 2015
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MAY 7, 2014
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MAY 12, 2017
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
The section of codes that expanded most in ICD-10-CM involves orthopedic injuries, especially fra
Q: In ICD-9-CM, sprains and strains fall under the same codes. Will that also be the ca
JUNE 17, 2015
JUSTCODING
A team of international health policy experts recently compared administrative costs of U.S. hos
CMS finalized a number of coding and MS-DRG changes as part of the fiscal year 2016 IPPS final ru
AUGUST 12, 2015
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CMS has to explain its calculation for a negative 0.2% reduction in inpatient payment rates as a
Q: An auditor recently told us to code two CPT® codes for a breast biopsy with plac
For 2015, CMS identified 219 HCPCS/CPT codes as good candidates for comprehensive APCs (C-
The added specificity for reporting diagnoses with ICD-10-CM affects the majority of codes, bu
ImproperICD-9-CM code assignment led to incorrect grouping of claims to MS-DRG 857 (postop
JULY 30, 2014
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Myth 1: ICD-10 includes too many codes  
ICD-10-CM includes 68,000 codes and ICD-10-PCS features 71,924 code choices. Scary numbers, right
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MAY 4, 2017
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Q: When I try to code ileostomy take down of the small bowel resection and end-to-end anastomos
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MAY 4, 2017
NURSING DEPARTMENT
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JULY 7, 2017
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
  A: These two new HCPCS codes for procedures became payable unde
by: Megan Batty Home health coders could have 435 ICD-10-CM code changes to deal
CMS will host a special open door forums (SODF) tomorrow to provide updates and hear stake
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is considering potential changes to its Maintenanc
APRIL 21, 2016
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Q: When coding excision of a breast mass with needle localization using stereotactic gu
MARCH 19, 2014
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DECEMBER 16, 2015
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  Prime internal processes and approaches for bundled payments
MARCH 11, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
Codes for fractures of the wrist and hand are located in the S62.- series in ICD-10-CM. Th
A guide developed by Michigan researchers provides color-coded charts to help healthcare professi
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
CMS offered some clarity on what it considers to be a family of codes in ICD-10-CM.
Internal auditing strategies for ongoing ICD-10 success E
AUGUST 1, 2015
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
DECEMBER 3, 2014
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By Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS The American Hospital Association wrapped up its Coding Cli
APRIL 8, 2015
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Editor’s note: With the increased specificity required for ICD-10-CM coding, code
AUGUST 20, 2014
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The Third International Consensus Definitions Task Force updated the standards of sepsis and sept
Q: I am having trouble with ICD-10-PCS coding for a perineal laceration repair. Some so
OCTOBER 7, 2015
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This past week (and this coming week as well), I've been on vacation in Maine (code name: A Beaut
AUGUST 13, 2015
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
The American Hospital Association calls CMS’ proposed 2% reduction in outpatient payments &
The musculoskeletal system saw the largest increase in the number of new codes in ICD-10-C
CMS proposed a new HCPCS modifier be appended to every code for a service furnished in a h
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
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During a Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care Open Door Forum (ODF) held Tuesday, Apri
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  Medicare's open enrollment period
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Upcoming CMS open door forums
AUGUST 31, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
An international watchdog for safety and security in healthcare facilities has released a report
JANUARY 1, 2018
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Voting is now open for four ACDIS advisory board positions, for terms of service starting in 2016
Q: I have been told by our billers that infusion codes reported in the ED along with an
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
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MARCH 5, 2014
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The ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines for 2015 look exactly the same as those for 2014.
MAY 21, 2014
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ICD-10 implementation and coding present plenty of challenges, especially when it comes to ICD-10
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
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The Cooperating Parties added a 17th section to the Coding/I
JULY 29, 2015
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Fractures can be open or closed, displaced or nondisplaced. Different types of fractures s
A UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC) internal investigation revealed that an employee gained u
  The sixth character of every ICD-10-PCS code denotes a device. That doesn’
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
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MARCH 18, 2015
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Editor’s note: With the increased specificity required for ICD-10-CM coding, code
JULY 9, 2014
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Patients eligible for chronic care management services (CPT code 99490) are generally chronically
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
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by Megan Batty Code only the breast neoplasm, such as C50.512 (malignant neoplasm
Collaboration between CDI and coding professionals used to be a contentious issue. Coders, who lo
The International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety Foundation (IAHSS) in August
A few days after JustCoding conducted
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a minimally invasive procedure to open u
MARCH 25, 2015
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Editor's note: This is second part in a series covering changes to coding for gastroint
AUGUST 5, 2015
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For the first time since ICD-10 coding implementation in October 2015, the application of it in S
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Leading Age 2015 registration is now open!
AUGUST 28, 2015
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Notes from the CMS LTC/SNF Open Door Forum
APRIL 29, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Special Open Door Forum
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Upcoming IMPACT Act Special Open Door Forum
  New Medicare Card Project Special Open Door Forum
JANUARY 19, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
MARCH 11, 2015
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  Q: I have been told by our billers that infusion codes reported in the ED
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ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 27, 2014
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ICD-10 coding: What to expect On July 31, HHS issued a rule
OCTOBER 1, 2014
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
The news media and the international community have been reeling, wringing their hands, and comm
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Editor’s note: With the increased specificity required for ICD-10-CM coding, code
AUGUST 6, 2014
JUSTCODING
The organizations responsible for the official ICD-10 coding gu
This week’s updates include Focused Dementia Care survey tools; a 0.2% reduction in IPP
Q&A: Long-term care ICD-10 coding specifics Editor's
JANUARY 1, 2015
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
Editor's note: This is second part in a series covering changes to coding for neurologi
MAY 27, 2015
JUSTCODING
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is cautioning international med
  This article is part two in a series on coding common dermatology conditions
MAY 28, 2014
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"Overconfident interns hurt people. Don’t hurt people. That’s bad. You’re
OCTOBER 9, 2015
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
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  CMS Special Open Door Forum: The IMPACT Act and Improving Care Coordination
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  New Medicare card project special open door forum March 20
MARCH 16, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  CMS Special Open Door Forum: The IMPACT Act and standardized patient assessment data elements
  SNF diagnosis coding and payment
  473 changes: Cracking the code
OCTOBER 19, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
CMS open door forum tentative date The tentative date for the next Home
Unlike all other codes in ICD-10-CM category S82.-, torus fractures of the lower leg do no
CMS’ Readmissions Reduction Program has come under fire numerous times from individuals and
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) recently announced an update to the internal medic
JUNE 11, 2015
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Breaking down the new HAI reduction goals and how to achieve them
JANUARY 10, 2017
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
For the sixth year in a row, CMS and the AMA made no changes to CPT® coding or bil
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
By John Palmer A new study has achieved a reduction in Clostridium d
JULY 25, 2020
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
  The musculoskeletal system saw the largest increase in the number of new codes i
MAY 21, 2014
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To assist healthcare facilities with the mandated adoption of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-1
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
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  Results of the 2012 Internal Medicine In-Training Examination (IM-ITE) show that
OCTOBER 17, 2014
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Coding ultrasound procedures in coding-sample-policies-and-form
JULY 22, 2015
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Insurer-provider discord mounts over new HIPPS code requirement
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  ICD-10 Compliance: Converting to a new diagnosis coding system
  ICD-10 Compliance: Converting to a new diagnosis coding system
  How SNF diagnosis coding differs from other healthcare settings
AUGUST 28, 2015
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
JustCoding’s Emergency Department Coding, by Nena Scott, MSEd, RHI
  Ongoing auditing for valid ICD-10 codes
DECEMBER 18, 2015
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Confused? G-Coding in a SNF: Functional Therapy
OCTOBER 21, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
CPT has granted coders a new code, 58674 (laparoscopy, surgical, ablation of uterine fibroid(s),
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
  Part B Therapy Billing: Functional reporting and G-codes webcast
OCTOBER 13, 2017
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Are you up to speed on the new evaluation and reevaluation codes?
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  ICD-10 FY2019 procedure codes and other CMS updates
  What should your policy for coding compliance and ethics include?
  New Medicare cards: What's that square code?
  HCPCS codes used for SNF consolidated billing updated
  Are you billing Occurrence Code 22 correctly?
OCTOBER 12, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  New HCPCS code, Q5110, effective October 1, 2018
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a Special Open Door Forum on
OCTOBER 9, 2015
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for:
  A study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that where res
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
  Hospitals have long struggled under complicated guidelines for coding injection
JANUARY 7, 2015
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A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine from researchers at Penn Medicine and Jo
APRIL 18, 2019
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Q: When I started as a CDI specialist, I learned that when a complication code, such as 99
JustCoding News: Inpatient will be off next week for the July 4 holiday, but we'll be back
JUNE 24, 2015
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APRIL 15, 2015
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A coding manager must be an effective team leader, efficiently balancing multiple responsi
AUGUST 20, 2014
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  As many rural hospitals in Georgia struggle to remain open, the state’s De
Aftercare, or Z codes, should not be used for conditions found in Chapter 19 of the ICD
Aftercare, or Z codes, should not be used for conditions found in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Powered by HCPro’s coding experts, Coding Membership gives your staff full access to our in
CMS’ grace period for reporting families of ICD-10-CM codes is coming to a close. Physician
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
I am coming across a few scenarios that have been tricky to code regarding spinal fusions
  A coding manager must be an effective team leader, efficiently balancing multipl
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
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Documentation example in coding-sample-policies-and-form
MARCH 4, 2015
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JustCoding’s Emergency Department Coding, by Nena Scott, MSEd, RHIA, CCS,
JustCoding’s Emergency Department Coding, by Nena Scott, MSEd, RHI
Ensure accurate and efficient ICD-10, HCPCS Level II and CPT coding in one fell swoop with the
Events include: Open Door Forums  
Coding for sepsis requires a strong knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines, as well as complete
DECEMBER 17, 2014
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JustCoding.com is looking for coders, coding managers, and HIM directors to participate in
  JustCoding.com is looking for coders, coding managers, and HIM directors to part
  Due to maintenance, CMS shut down its Open Payments database on Saturday, August
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
The eight year partnership between San Diego International Airport and local hospitals
APRIL 1, 2019
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
Continuation of systematic validation of payment group codes for PPS based on patient assessme
Continuation of systematic validation of payment group codes for PPS based on patient a
  Q: We are receiving denials for many of the new CPT® codes in
All of your coding education in one place! Powered by HCPro’s coding experts, Codin
Join JustCoding at 1 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, June 18, for the live 90-minute webcast,
MAY 14, 2014
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Join JustCoding at 1 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, June 18, for the live 90-minut
MAY 28, 2014
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Sample operative reports in coding-sample-policies-and-form
JUNE 11, 2014
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Join JustCoding at 1 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, June 18, for the live 90-minute webcast,
JUNE 11, 2014
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  Crossword puzzle in coding-sample-policies-and
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
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JustCoding’s Clinical Conditions Encyclopedia is the perfect reso
OCTOBER 1, 2014
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Complete Online Resource and Educ
DECEMBER 17, 2014
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Over-identifying sepsis and failing to code sepsis when it is present are just two of the proble
ICD-10-CM training quiz in coding-sample-policies-and-fo
MARCH 18, 2015
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ICD-10-CM case study in coding-sample-policies-and-forms
MAY 27, 2015
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ICD-10-CM training tool in coding-sample-policies-and-fo
JUNE 10, 2015
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JustCoding’s Emergency Department Coding, by Nena Scott, MSEd, RHI
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released new "G" codes that
JustCoding’s E/M Essentials Toolkit is the essential resource for every ph
  Combing patient records for additional diagnosis codes reaps massive returns for Medicare Adv
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  CMS final rule makes changes to how physicians are paid, delays E/M coding reform
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
by Megan Batty Assign a code for a patient’s body mass index (BMI) only wh
CCSQ will host a Special Open Door Forum (SODF) to allow patients, families, caregivers, patient
APRIL 22, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
CCSQ will host a Special Open Door Forum (SODF) to allow patients, families, caregivers, patient
APRIL 29, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for
APRIL 29, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
The 2015 CPT® Manual includes changes to the Digestive section to align codes for
These codes play no part in supply reporting or payment. An agency reports supplies; it does not
What is the correct CPT® code for tenotomy of multiple tendons in the shoulder thr
OCTOBER 14, 2015
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Starting Oct. 1, you’ll be able to select a specific ICD-10-CM code when a patient is in re
Cost reduction has moved into the Top 3 priorities of healthcare leaders, up several spots from l
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
In 2012, the long-term industry launched a goal of a 15 percent reduction in the off-label use of
Between 2010 and 2013, patient safety improved with a 17% reduction in rates of hospital-acquired
APRIL 21, 2015
INFECTION CONTROL, QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY DEPARTMENT
To report an unspecified code or to query, that is the question. And like so many coding question
Coding Clinic's Fourth Quarter 2013 issue focuses considerable attention on ICD-10-
There will be no issue of JustCoding News: Outpatient published the week of October 15. The next
OCTOBER 1, 2014
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JustCoding News: Outpatient will not publish next week. JustCoding News: Inpatient will publish a
MARCH 25, 2015
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Q: I have a question about reporting drug tests to CMS for CPT® codes th
Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-9-CM codes for poisoning
JULY 29, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features CPT® codes fo
AUGUST 5, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-9-CM codes for other dis
AUGUST 12, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which focuses on ICD-10-CM codes for
OCTOBER 7, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for diseases
OCTOBER 14, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which focuses on ICD-10-CM codes for malign
OCTOBER 21, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which focuses on ICD-10-CM codes for disord
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
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ICD-10-CM simplifies coding for sepsis provided the physician completely and accurately documents
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which focuses on ICD-10-CM codes for spondy
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which focuses on ICD-10-CM codes for dise
DECEMBER 2, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for intest
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-CM codes for benign
DECEMBER 9, 2015
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which focuses on ICD-10-CM codes for genera
DECEMBER 16, 2015
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The new AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS cleared up some confusion regarding
After a five-year code freeze, the ICD-10 classification system will be back on a regular cycle f
To assist healthcare facilities with the mandated adoption of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-1
JUNE 18, 2012
  According to a research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine, physicians a
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Internal residents that never achieve American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification ar
MARCH 4, 2016
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
New research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference shows that when
MAY 20, 2016
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
A new cross-sectional study involving more than 21,000 internal medicine residents found that Mi
JANUARY 6, 2017
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
By Megan Batty It’s not necessary to assign additional codes for s
Code claims accurately, prevent denials and secure every reimbursement dollar earned with the
Q: When I started as a coder, I learned that the complication code, such as from ICD-9-
JUNE 3, 2015
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by: Megan Batty A total of 473 code changes will take effect on Oct. 1, includin
“As medical educators we must acknowledge the difficulty of learning our field. Internal m
DECEMBER 18, 2015
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
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JustCoding.com is looking for coders to participate in a focus group to help us determine
MAY 28, 2014
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JustCoding.com is looking for coders to participate in a focus group to help us determine
JUNE 4, 2014
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  A new query in our coding-sample-policies-
MARCH 25, 2015
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Q: Do we have to put the ICD-10-CM Z3A.- weeks of gestation codes on every single encount
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Unfotunately we do not have answers to this yet. There are instances where coding guidance tells
Take an in-depth look at coding, documentation, and querying for acute kidney injury (AKI). Durin
APRIL 8, 2015
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Take an in-depth look at coding, documentation, and querying for acute kidney injury (AKI). Durin
MARCH 25, 2015
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Taxonomy codes play a very important role in medical billing and credentialing for providers or
You’ll soon have 71 new codes to capture varying severities of non-pressure chronic ulcers
by Megan Batty Starting Oct. 1, coding guidelines will no longer allow for a con
APRIL 30, 2014
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Sample case studies in coding-sample-policies-and-forms"
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Anemia case examples in coding-sample-policies-and-forms
JUNE 24, 2015
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Interventional radiology is a perpetually challenging area of coding. In this 90-minute we
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
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CMS approved a new specialty designation code that will help the agency distinguish between diffe
DECEMBER 13, 2016
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
In addition to extensive drug testing code changes in the CPT® Manual
When coders run into a tough coding question, they often look for guidance in the AHA’s
Are you currently dual coding to prepare for ICD-10 implementation? Or are you double coding? D
Events include: Open Door Forums End Stage
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Code the patient’s injury — such as a frac-ture, a laceration or a burn — and
While the new diagnosis code to capture COVID-19 has been in effect since April 1, coders have ru
Phase III ERA EFT: CORE 360 Uniform Use of Claim Adjustment Reason Codes (CARC) and Remittance
Placeholders are a new concept in ­ICD-10-CM. ICD-10-CM codes can be up to seven characters i
  Join us at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, to learn about the important CPT code c
A change CMS made Coding/OutpatientCodeEdit/OCEQtrRel
Would you be willing to pay an additional cost for a code lookup tool as part of your JustCoding
JUNE 3, 2015
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JUNE 10, 2015
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CMS implemented two new CPT® Category III codes originally introduced by th
Q: I have a question regarding a National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edit. I report
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the lists of HCPCS codes that
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Editor’s note: “Coding corner” is a monthly column written by Joan L.
by Megan Herr Several key changes were made to coding guidance as part of the FY
by Megan Batty Code the fact that a patient was diagnosed as morbidly obese with
Q: We are coding for pain management procedures and have been doing dual coding in ICD-9-CM an
JULY 9, 2014
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How would we code a trip and fall over a cat in ICD-10? You wou
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A diabetes code was the most commonly coded primary diagnosis in both the wound and endocrine cli
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Evaluation and management (E/M) coding is a challenge for many coders, but ensuring accurate co
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Orthopedic coding, for both CPT procedure and diagnosis codes, remains challenging due to
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What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for hepatic sclerosis? A) K74.0 B) K74.1
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What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for a cracked tooth?   A) 5
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What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for hypogalactia?   a. O92
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What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for hepatoblastoma?   A) C22.0
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What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for Briquet’s disorder? A) F45.0 B
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What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for sodoku?   a. A25.0
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What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for donovanosis? A) A51.1 B) A55
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What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for an aneurysm of the iliac artery? a. I72.0
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