ICD 10 Coding Alert
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ICD 10 Coding Alert
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Never Again Get Lost While Coding Pharyngitis
Hint: Exposure to smoking may be relevant. Pharyngitis may seem like a cut-and-dry coding situation, [...] - Guidelines:
Use Sensitivity and Precision When Coding Abuse
Navigate contrary ICD-10-CM instructions with confidence. Encountering abuse can bring up a lot of feelings, [...] - Case Study:
Use These Markers to Distinguish ‘Diagnostic’ from ‘Screening’ for Drug Testing
Looking at the order can provide helpful context. If you work at a lab and [...] - Diagnosis Focus:
Remember These 3 Tips When Coding Kidney Stones
Look to the N20-N22 codes, but don’t forget to see whether N13.2 fits, too. Selecting [...] - You Be the Coder:
Order Matters When Coding Breathing Difficulty
Question: A patient with a history of asthma (controlled by medication) came in complaining of congestion, [...] - Reader Questions:
Substitute ‘Post’ for ‘Long’ in This COVID Dx
Question: A patient presented with fatigue that affects their daily life, a lingering cough, difficulty breathing, [...] - Reader Questions:
Define ‘Complicated’ for This Headache Syndrome
Question: What is complicated headache syndrome? How do I choose an ICD-10 code for the condition? [...] - Reader Questions:
Beware Vagueness Surrounding ‘Long-Term’
Question: I have always used three months or longer as the cut off to apply the [...]
