Codes for Hypertensive Crisis in ICD-10-CM Category I16
14 May 2024
The ICD-10-CM category I16 includes specific codes for hypertensive crises, allowing coders to...
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Coding Pleural Effusion in Congestive Heart Failure Patients
18 April 2024
Pleural effusion is a frequently encountered diagnosis in patients with congestive heart failure...
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ICD-10-PCS Medical and Surgical Root Operation Groups
17 April 2024
In ICD-10-PCS coding, the root operation describes the intent or the objective of the procedure and...
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Navigating Debridement Coding: Insights into ICD-10-PCS
13 March 2024
Debridement serves as a vital medical procedure aimed at eliminating dead, damaged, or infected...
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Navigating ICD-10-PCS: A Closer Look at Restriction and Occlusion Root Operations
13 March 2024
Let's look at the root operations Restriction and Occlusion. Navigating these terms can often pose...
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Deciphering Principal Diagnosis Selection in Obstetrical Records
13 March 2024
Navigating the nuances of principal diagnosis selection in obstetrical (OB) records remains a...
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Becoming More Proficient in ICD-10-PCS Coding
19 February 2024
Learning ICD-10-PCS (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Procedure Coding...
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A Closer Look at Spinal Fusion Coding
19 February 2024
Our recent review at a healthcare provider revealed some coding mistakes in spinal fusion...
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Tips for Improving Your Surgery Coding Skills
12 February 2024
Are you a medical coder struggling with surgery coding? Don't worry; you're not alone.
Surgery...
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Mastering Anemia Diagnosis and Treatment
6 February 2024
This week, we're focusing on how to accurately identify the main diagnosis for patients with...
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