The first step to finding the most accurate code is to confirm that you are working with the correct version of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for … [Read more...]
ICD-10-CM: 2025 Updates | Webinar
Overview Instructions Webinar Handouts CEU Credit Overview ICD-10-CM: 2025 UpdatesSeptember 26th, 2024 at 12:00 pm … [Read more...]
“xxxA” – ICD-10-CM Placeholder Code X and 7th Character Extension
Recently, while reviewing terms people use to find CodingIntel I was surprised to find that people were searching for “xxxA.” At first, I was afraid … [Read more...]
ICD-10-CM Conventions, Structure, and Format: Section I.A
As you read this article, it will be helpful if you have the ICD-10-CM book in front of you. You can download a pdf copy here. And even if you … [Read more...]
IRE Inpatient Determinations: Case Studies | Webinar
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Diagnosis Coding for Antepartum Care
Question: Patient seen for antepartum care but delivered at 38 weeks at a different hospital/physician group. What diagnosis codes should we … [Read more...]
Diagnosis Coding for Biopsy Sent for Pathology
Question: What diagnosis code should you use when sending a skin biopsy to pathology? a) D48.5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin, … [Read more...]
Diagnosis Coding for Screening Colonoscopy
Some of you have read my article on coding for screening colonoscopy. The questions I get about that article are all related to diagnosis … [Read more...]
ICD-10 Coding for Suspected Cancer
Diagnosis coding for possible malignancy How would you feel if your primary care physician and your general surgeon told you-and told your insurance … [Read more...]
Can you Screen for an Existing Condition? | Diagnosis Coding for Lab Services
Sometimes, the hardest thing about coding for preventive services isn't the visit at all. It's the labs. Patients come in for an annual physical and … [Read more...]
Diagnosis Coding for Tick Bites
Question: Why is it so hard to have correct diagnosis coding for tick bites? And, how is it coded? Answer: The search function in electronic health … [Read more...]
Aftercare and Follow-Up: ICD-10 Coding
Aftercare visit codes are assigned in situations in which the initial treatment of a disease has been performed but the patient requires continued … [Read more...]