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Break down ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for vaginal cuff dehiscence

Vaginal cuff dehiscence is a severe complication of a total hysterectomy. In this article, Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, writes about ICD-10-CM coding for vaginal cuff dehiscence and ICD-10-PCS coding for dehiscence repairs.

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Conquer ICD-10-CM coding for encephalopathy

Encephalopathy is a general term used to describe any disease of the brain that alters its function or structure. Alba Kuqi, MD, CICA, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, CRCR, CSMC, MSHIM, RHIA, analyzes ICD-10-CM coding for toxic, metabolic, and hepatic encephalopathies.

ROI beyond reimbursement: CDI quality reviews

Review quality reporting metrics such as length of stay and mortality indexes that you can use to assess patient outcomes and improve revenue cycle processes.

Healthcare News: OIG coding audit says that Humana health overcharged Medicare $200 million

A Humana health plan in Florida collected nearly $200 million in Medicare overpayments in 2015 by improperly coding for high-severity Hierarchical Condition Category conditions, according to a recent audit from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Q&A: Reporting MIs in ICD-10-CM

Q: I’m having trouble determining how to report an acute myocardial infarction (MI) for subsequent admissions occurring within four weeks of the initial MI in ICD-10-CM. Can you walk me through the process?

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When a patient presents with a pressure ulcer that is contiguous to the surface area of the back, buttock, and/or hip, an ICD-10-CM code from subcategory L89.4- (pressure ulcer of contiguous site of back, buttock and hip) should be assigned. The stage of the ulcer should be assigned as the worst stage identifiable (the area of the ulcer which has deteriorated to its worst stage).

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