Heart disease is a broad category, but for this article Julian Everett, RN, BSN, CDIP, takes a look at ICD-10-CM reporting for myocardial infarctions (MI). It is essential to understand what defines an MI, current quality initiatives for MIs, and documentation and coding requirements for this diagnosis.
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Don’t get a heavy heart: Review ICD-10-CM reporting basics for MIs

Heart disease is a broad category, but for this article Julian Everett, RN, BSN, CDIP, takes a look at ICD-10-CM reporting for myocardial infarctions (MI). It is essential to understand what defines an MI, current quality initiatives for MIs, and documentation and coding requirements for this diagnosis.

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COVID-19: Familiarize yourself with its deadliest underlying conditions
Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, writes that it’s important for inpatient coders to acquaint themselves with any underlying conditions related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to ensure accurate reporting, reimbursement, and data gathering.
CDI quality reviews: A marathon, not a sprint
This article details CDI quality review processes from various hospitals, some of which zero in on patient safety indicator and mortality cases to improve their facility’s severity of illness and rate of mortality scores.
Healthcare News: CMS announces new ICD-10-PCS codes for COVID-19-related therapeutics
On July 30 CMS announced the addition of 12 new ICD-10-PCS codes to describe the Introduction or Transfusion of therapeutics for treating patients with COVID-19. These new codes became effective August 1.
Q&A: Capturing manifestations, complications for COVID-19 patients
Q: We have patients being admitted for COVID-19 and most of them have a laundry list of various manifestations and complications. Do all manifestations and complications need to be reported in ICD-10-CM?
 

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