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Understanding spinal anatomy, the reporting of detailed spinal diagnoses, and the selection of applicable procedure codes can ensure that these complicated claims are reimbursed correctly and in compliance with coding guidelines.
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CE Articles | Reporting spinal disorders and procedures in ICD-10-CM/PCS | Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, writes that understanding spinal anatomy, the reporting of detailed spinal diagnoses, and the selection of applicable procedure codes can ensure that these complicated claims are reimbursed correctly and in compliance with coding guidelines. Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription. |
Adjusting documentation efforts for value-based medicine | Crystal R. Stalter, CPC, CCS-P, CDIP, says that there is still confusion around documenting patient stays to show quality, especially in the inpatient realm. Is it really as simple as documenting conditions to their fullest specificity or does it involve a more complex approach? |
Third Quarter 2018 Coding Clinic tackles diabetes, AMI, and more | Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, reviews recent guidance published in Coding Clinic, Third Quarter 2018, including advice on diabetes, acute myocardial infarctions (AMI), pressure ulcers, and more. |
Q&A: Reporting BMI in ICD-10-CM | Q: Can an ICD-10-CM body mass index (BMI) code be used as a standalone code? If not, what documentation should we look for to justify the use of a BMI code? |
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SelectCoder Tip of the Week | Conditions classifiable to ICD-10-CM code category E89.- (postprocedural endocrine and metabolic complications and disorders, not elsewhere classified) are classifiable as postprocedural complications. These conditions should only be assigned when diagnostic statements clearly indicate that the condition is a complication of a procedure. Interested in more coding tips and claim validation tools? Click here to sign up for a demo or to learn more about SelectCoder. | |
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JustCoding's Member Spotlight | This month we are pleased to introduce Deborah Clinard, CPC. Deborah has 12 years of experience as a coder and currently works as a practice manager at Women’s and Children’s Specialists, LLC, in Nashville, Tennessee. What has been most rewarding about your job? The most rewarding part of being a practice manager is getting to help others and the appreciation that comes from my colleagues and patients. What is most challenging about your job? One of the most challenging parts of the job is learning the quirks of a computer system and how to get around them. It takes diligence and attention-to-detail to be a successful medical coder. Another challenging aspect is keeping up with the constant industry changes. It is critical for coding professionals to stay on top of these changes to avoid documenting inaccurate information. Continue reading the member spotlight here. | |
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