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GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATES FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE STAGES
Use this handy chart to help select the correct code for each stage of chronic kidney disease. 
Home Health ICD-9/ICD-10 Alert
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Home Health ICD-9/ICD-10 Alert
- CODING UPDATE:
GET SPECIFIC WITH NEW CODES FOR KIDNEY DISEASE, DIABETES AND MORE
Code 996.4 now requires a fifth digit.
If you're still coding chronic kidney disease with 585 [...] - You Be the Coder:
WHICH CODE IS PRIMARY FOR HIP REPLACEMENT?
Question: You admit a patient from the hospital after a total right hip replacement following [...] - CLIP 'N' SAVE:
GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATES FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE STAGES
Use this handy chart to help select the correct code for each stage of chronic [...] - Coding How To:
KEEP ABSCESS CODING FROM DRAINING YOU
Answering 'no' on M0482 doesn't mean you can't code as aftercare.
Are you answering "yes" to [...] - BILLING TIP:
KEEP YOUR CALENDAR HANDY WHEN BILLING WITH NEW CODES
Think you're prepared for the new and changed codes? If you haven't thought through the [...] - OASIS Tip:
DON'T LET ABSCESS CODING LOGIC BURST YOUR RISK ADJUSTMENT
Know when to say 'yes' to M0440.
When you're tempted to answer "no" to M0440 for [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Keep Patient's Lower Extremities Covered
Question: We have a patient diagnosed with peripheral venous disease. This patient previously had ulceration [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Pick Up These Pacemaker Coding Tips
Question: How do I code correctly for patients with cardiac pacemakers?
Answer: If the patient has [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Keep Osteomyelitis Coding In Order
Question: We have a patient who has been referred to home health for IV antibiotics [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Note Location When Coding Stasis Ulcers
Question: When coding stasis ulcers, when should I report 454.0? When should I code 459.81 [...]
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