Clinical indicators for certain conditions frequently require greater specificity in ICD-10-CM for which a query is often required.
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Map out TIA clinical indicators, ICD-10-CM documentation opportunities

Clinical indicators for certain conditions frequently require greater specificity in ICD-10-CM for which a query is often required. This article takes a closer look at clinical indicators and ICD-10-CM reporting for transient ischemic attack (TIA) and underlying causes and consequences.

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Use research to improve documentation, reporting: A year-end review of sepsis findings
Emmel Golden, MD, FCCP, CCDS, reviews three recent studies detailing sepsis trends in the U.S. and writes that now is a great time to shed light on how important complete, precise documentation and coding are to understanding the sepsis health challenges we face as a country.
Examine essential strategies for clinical validation
Sydni Johnson, RN, BSN, CCDS, and Denice Piwowar, BSN, RN, CCDS, detail some basics of clinical validation and how to request supporting indicators of a documented diagnosis without questioning the provider’s judgment.
Healthcare News: CMS approves new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for COVID-19
CMS recently announced 27 new ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, along with corresponding MS-DRG assignment, for diagnoses and procedures related to COVID-19. These new codes will become effective for discharges on or after January 1.
Q&A: Reviewing charts for CCs/MCCs
Q: What are the benefits to having coders review charts for appropriate capture of CCs and MCCs, and how can our coding team get started in this process?
 

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