CE Articles | | Solidify ICD-10-CM coding for bone fractures | | ICD-10-CM codes for traumatic fractures specify the type of bone injury, affected area of the body, and in some cases, the degree of soft tissue damage. Review orthopedic terminology and documentation requirements for traumatic fractures to resolve the coding challenges. Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription. |
| Ensure correct CPT coding for breast oncology | | Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, unpacks CPT coding for breast biopsies, mastectomies, lymph node excisions, breast reconstructions, and other procedures used to prevent and treat breast cancer. |
| 2022 OPPS final rule: Unpack changes to penalties, inpatient-only procedures, and outpatient clinic payments | | Joe Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CCEP, CHRC, CHPC, CICA, CPMA, CAC, CACO, writes about key regulatory updates in the 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule, including increased price transparency penalties, changes to the inpatient-only list, and payment changes. |
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SelectCoder Tip of the Week | | ICD-10-CM code K67.2 is used to report radiation proctitis. Coders should assign an additional code from category W88.- (exposure to ionizing radiation) to identify radiation exposure, or code Y84.2 (radiological procedure and radiotherapy as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure) if documentation indicates exposure was an adverse effect or abnormal reaction of a radiological 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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