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Take a gander at new ICD-10-CM guidelines for diabetes, substance abuse, heart attack coding
Changes to the ICD-10-CM guidelines go into effect October 1, and coders will need to master knowledge of alterations to the general coding guidelines as well as new additions to guidelines on reporting diabetes, substance abuse, and myocardial infarctions.

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Attention to detail guides ICD-10-CM atrial fibrillation coding
Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of heart arrhythmia in the U.S. Peggy Blue, MPH, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, writes about common symptoms and treatments as well as proper ICD-10-CM coding for the condition.
Outpatient CDI: Improving documentation across the continuum of care
The rise of clinical documentation improvement programs was a game changer for inpatient documentation. Now, the Quality Payment Program and similar systems are creating an opportunity for CDI to expand into the outpatient arena. 
Healthcare News: CMS revises policy for blepharoplasty when performed with blepharoptosis repairs
As part of the October 2017 OPPS update, CMS will revise its policy on upper eyelid blepharoplasty and blepharoptosis repairs to allow physicians to receive payment for medically necessary blepharoptosis repairs when performed with cosmetic blepharoplasty.
Q&A: Determining the ICD-10-CM hierarchy for substance use, abuse, and dependence
Q: How would you code documentation where the provider states the patient is in remission for alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence?
 

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