ICD-10 Coding Alert
Specialty Spotlight:
Put More Pep In Your Post-Menopausal Condition Coding
Remember the differences between urge and stress incontinence. Primary care practitioners... Read more
Put More Pep In Your Post-Menopausal Condition Coding
Remember the differences between urge and stress incontinence. Primary care practitioners... Read more
Diagnosis Focus:
Get Your Hypertension Coding Under Control
Know which HTN cases call for the use of a combination code. Many coders have coded at ... Read more
Get Your Hypertension Coding Under Control
Know which HTN cases call for the use of a combination code. Many coders have coded at ... Read more
Case Study:
Identify Which Image Tests Are Needed for Urinary Stone Dx
Remember to use one code for abdominal and pelvic CT scans. Regardless of whether your ra... Read more
Identify Which Image Tests Are Needed for Urinary Stone Dx
Remember to use one code for abdominal and pelvic CT scans. Regardless of whether your ra... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Determine Whether to Code Dementia With Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Question: Dementia is a symptom of Alzheimer's, so does that mean I can't code them ... Read more
Determine Whether to Code Dementia With Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Question: Dementia is a symptom of Alzheimer's, so does that mean I can't code them ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Peek at This Palindromic Rheumatism Case
Question: The notes from my podiatrist reveal that a patient has been diagnosed with ... Read more
Peek at This Palindromic Rheumatism Case
Question: The notes from my podiatrist reveal that a patient has been diagnosed with ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Depend on CSF Leak Location to Code Dx
Question: If a patient suffers from a “CSF lead, skull base,” how should I choose... Read more
Depend on CSF Leak Location to Code Dx
Question: If a patient suffers from a “CSF lead, skull base,” how should I choose... Read more
Reader Questions:
Understand UTI Coding Post Pregnancy
Question: I've coded urinary tract infections (UTIs) several times, but my colleagues... Read more
Understand UTI Coding Post Pregnancy
Question: I've coded urinary tract infections (UTIs) several times, but my colleagues... Read more
Knowledge Refresh:
Brush Up on Warm Weather Coding Scenarios
Hint: Anaphylactic shock is a factor in insect bite coding. It seems to be getting warmer... Read more
Brush Up on Warm Weather Coding Scenarios
Hint: Anaphylactic shock is a factor in insect bite coding. It seems to be getting warmer... Read more
Specialty Focus:
Rely on These Tips When Using the Neoplasm Table
Check out these best practices to help you locate the right code every time. Even exper... Read more
Rely on These Tips When Using the Neoplasm Table
Check out these best practices to help you locate the right code every time. Even exper... Read more
Diagnosis Deep Dive:
Take on the Nitty-Gritty Details of Coding Pericarditis
Report I30.1 for infective pericarditis. When you encounter pericarditis in the documenta... Read more
Take on the Nitty-Gritty Details of Coding Pericarditis
Report I30.1 for infective pericarditis. When you encounter pericarditis in the documenta... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Define Foot Contracture to Code Condition
Question: The practitioner's notes indicate that the patient was treated for a “con... Read more
Define Foot Contracture to Code Condition
Question: The practitioner's notes indicate that the patient was treated for a “con... Read more
Reader Questions:
Look to T Category for This Chemo Complication
Question: A patient experiences throat pain from vomiting following chemotherapy. In ... Read more
Look to T Category for This Chemo Complication
Question: A patient experiences throat pain from vomiting following chemotherapy. In ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Lean on Z Codes for STIs
Question: If a provider tests a patient for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), b... Read more
Lean on Z Codes for STIs
Question: If a provider tests a patient for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), b... Read more
Reader Question:
Refresh Status Asthmaticus Knowledge
Question: I have a report listing a patient's diagnosis as severe persistent asthma, ... Read more
Refresh Status Asthmaticus Knowledge
Question: I have a report listing a patient's diagnosis as severe persistent asthma, ... Read more
FAQ:
Check Your Embolism Coding Knowledge Here
Make sure you know how to distinguish one embolism from another. Experienced coders know ... Read more
Check Your Embolism Coding Knowledge Here
Make sure you know how to distinguish one embolism from another. Experienced coders know ... Read more
Diagnosis Deep Dive:
Get the Skinny on IBD
Learn the anatomy of the code sets for each condition. Many coders encounter diagnoses ... Read more
Get the Skinny on IBD
Learn the anatomy of the code sets for each condition. Many coders encounter diagnoses ... Read more
Specialty Focus:
Explore Options for Pediatric Neurosurgery Conditions
Know how to code conditions like craniomegalic skull repair. Neurosurgery is always a del... Read more
Explore Options for Pediatric Neurosurgery Conditions
Know how to code conditions like craniomegalic skull repair. Neurosurgery is always a del... Read more
Reader Questions:
Get Specific With Operation Complications
Question: If a patient suffers from an intra- or postoperative complication involving... Read more
Get Specific With Operation Complications
Question: If a patient suffers from an intra- or postoperative complication involving... Read more
Reader Questions:
Find Context on Immunodeficiency Codes
Question: What kind of support is needed to report D84.821? Do I need to see an immun... Read more
Find Context on Immunodeficiency Codes
Question: What kind of support is needed to report D84.821? Do I need to see an immun... Read more
Reader Questions:
Check Out Options for Follow-Up Surgery
Question: A patient had surgery on their left foot. During a postoperative visit, the... Read more
Check Out Options for Follow-Up Surgery
Question: A patient had surgery on their left foot. During a postoperative visit, the... Read more
Reader Questions:
Obey Sequencing Order to Give Context to These Conditions
Question: Our pediatrician recently diagnosed a patient with bronchopneumonia and ... Read more
Obey Sequencing Order to Give Context to These Conditions
Question: Our pediatrician recently diagnosed a patient with bronchopneumonia and ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Rely on C67- for This Bladder Cancer Dx
Question: The surgeon performed a cystoscopic bladder biopsy and noted in the operati... Read more
Rely on C67- for This Bladder Cancer Dx
Question: The surgeon performed a cystoscopic bladder biopsy and noted in the operati... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Query Provider for More Info on Possible Metastasis
Question: One of our patients had known invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast and h... Read more
Query Provider for More Info on Possible Metastasis
Question: One of our patients had known invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast and h... Read more
Specialty Spotlight:
Pocket This Demyelinating Disease Primer
Hint: You'll need to code to 5th character for some diagnoses. Neurology practices may fr... Read more
Pocket This Demyelinating Disease Primer
Hint: You'll need to code to 5th character for some diagnoses. Neurology practices may fr... Read more
Best Practices:
Refresh Your Sleep Problem Knowledge
Plus, find how which populations are more likely to experience this condition. Condition... Read more
Refresh Your Sleep Problem Knowledge
Plus, find how which populations are more likely to experience this condition. Condition... Read more
FAQ:
Explore Joint Effusion Coding Tips
Rely on anatomical site to code this condition correctly. Knowing exactly which part of... Read more
Explore Joint Effusion Coding Tips
Rely on anatomical site to code this condition correctly. Knowing exactly which part of... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Understand Diagnostic Mammography
Question: A 63-year-old patient presented to a radiology practice for a diagnostic ma... Read more
Understand Diagnostic Mammography
Question: A 63-year-old patient presented to a radiology practice for a diagnostic ma... Read more
Reader Questions:
Look to T Code for Aortic Root Abscess
Question: Following an imaging scan, the physician listed the findings as aortic root... Read more
Look to T Code for Aortic Root Abscess
Question: Following an imaging scan, the physician listed the findings as aortic root... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don’t Confuse Postviral Syndrome for CFS
Question: Are all fatigue syndromes the same, for diagnosis purposes? For example, if... Read more
Don’t Confuse Postviral Syndrome for CFS
Question: Are all fatigue syndromes the same, for diagnosis purposes? For example, if... Read more
Reader Questions:
Be Suspicious of Skeptical Language
Question: Our providers are notorious for using “consistent with” and “likely... Read more
Be Suspicious of Skeptical Language
Question: Our providers are notorious for using “consistent with” and “likely... Read more
Reader Questions:
Read Alternate Terms in This “Other” Diagnosis
Question: If a patient has spinal cord edema, should I report the condition with G95.... Read more
Read Alternate Terms in This “Other” Diagnosis
Question: If a patient has spinal cord edema, should I report the condition with G95.... Read more
Case Study:
Navigate Colposcopy With Gynecological Scenarios With Ease
Hint: Distinguish a biopsy from a LEEP biopsy via the instrument used. Figuring out which... Read more
Navigate Colposcopy With Gynecological Scenarios With Ease
Hint: Distinguish a biopsy from a LEEP biopsy via the instrument used. Figuring out which... Read more
Coding Quiz:
Find Out Whether You’re Implementing Current Codes Correctly
Did the annual ICD-10-CM updates pulmonology throw you for a loop? The annual ICD-10-CM u... Read more
Find Out Whether You’re Implementing Current Codes Correctly
Did the annual ICD-10-CM updates pulmonology throw you for a loop? The annual ICD-10-CM u... Read more
Specialty Spotlight:
Pocket This Guide to Code Common Neurologic Conditions
Double down on your headache syndrome coding know-how. Coders working with a neurology p... Read more
Pocket This Guide to Code Common Neurologic Conditions
Double down on your headache syndrome coding know-how. Coders working with a neurology p... Read more
Knowledge Check:
Plumb Your J-Code Understanding
See if you caught the right codes for this common pneumonia. Coders had ample warning th... Read more
Plumb Your J-Code Understanding
See if you caught the right codes for this common pneumonia. Coders had ample warning th... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Depend on Lesion Diameter Measurement
Question: A 27-year-old patient who is 40 weeks pregnant presented The provider exci... Read more
Depend on Lesion Diameter Measurement
Question: A 27-year-old patient who is 40 weeks pregnant presented The provider exci... Read more
Reader Questions:
Read Descriptors Carefully for MZL Dx
Question: How would you code marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) with spleen involvement? My... Read more
Read Descriptors Carefully for MZL Dx
Question: How would you code marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) with spleen involvement? My... Read more
Reader Questions:
Be a Documentation Detective for Post-Op Pain
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from postoperative pain. Wh... Read more
Be a Documentation Detective for Post-Op Pain
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffers from postoperative pain. Wh... Read more
Reader Questions:
Find Charley Horse Code Relief
Question: The provider documents that a patient had a charley horse. Which code is th... Read more
Find Charley Horse Code Relief
Question: The provider documents that a patient had a charley horse. Which code is th... Read more
Reader Questions:
Delve Into Achilles Tendon Injury Intricacies
Question: When a patient suffers an injured Achilles tendon, what is the correct ICD-... Read more
Delve Into Achilles Tendon Injury Intricacies
Question: When a patient suffers an injured Achilles tendon, what is the correct ICD-... Read more