external cause codes Archives

Diagnosis Coding for Tick Bites

Question: Why is it so hard to code for a tick bite? And, how is it coded? Answer: The provider searches for the word “tick” and in many … [Read more...]

Key Changes in Diagnosis Coding from ICD-9 to ICD-10

How is your practice fairing with the switch to ICD-10. Hopefully, it has been a seamless transition. Regardless of your ICD-10 experience, this 20 … [Read more...]

Pecked by a parrot. Oh no, not again!

We’ve all had a lot of fun with the ICD-10-CM external cause codes. But, do we need to use them? The answer to that is no according to the official … [Read more...]

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