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Piece together ICD-10-PCS coding for colon procedures

Functional and structural disorders, infections, and irritations of the large intestine can cause debilitating digestive complications that require surgical intervention. Review ICD-10-PCS coding for colectomy and ostomy procedures.

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Overcome uncertainty when coding for encephalopathy

When reporting ICD-10-CM codes for encephalopathy with comorbidities, coders must carefully review documentation to determine which conditions are separately reportable. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBG, breaks down ICD-10-CM reporting guidance for complex cases of encephalopathy.

Proving the CDI and coding impact on mortality measures

CMS’ quality measures rank hospital mortality data as better than, no different than, or worse than the national mortality rate. JoAnne Mullins, DNP, MSN, RN, CCDS, describes how to perform quality reviews targeting missed coding opportunities and other factors that influence mortality data.

Healthcare News: CMS releases FY 2024 IPPS proposed rule

CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2024 IPPS proposed rule on April 10, with proposals for the annual ICD-10-CM/PCS code update and increases to hospital payment rates. The rule also introduces new quality measures aimed at reducing health equity gaps.

Q&A: Identify when TMS can be used for treatments and associated ICD-10-PCS coding

Q: What conditions may be treated using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and how is this procedure reported in ICD-10-PCS?

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Do not confuse hypertensive chronic kidney disease with renovascular hypertension, a condition in which the kidney dysfunction causes the hypertension. When this is the case, the hypertension is secondary to the renal dysfunction and is coded using ICD-10-CM code I15.0 (renovascular hypertension). The two conditions may be coded in either order. An additional code for the underlying condition should also be assigned.

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