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Perform ICD-10-CM coding for cardiomyopathies

It is estimated that as many as 1 in 500 adults may suffer from a cardiomyopathy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Review documentation considerations and ICD-10-CM coding for different types of cardiomyopathies.

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Breathe easy: Simplify ICD-10-PCS coding for ventilation management

Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving intervention used for acutely ill patients who cannot breathe on their own. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, evaluates medical terminology used to describe mechanical ventilation and breaks down ICD-10-PCS coding for this procedure.

Learn from OIG coding audits and take steps to prevent denials

Joe Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CCEP, CHRC, CHPC, CICA, CPMA, CAC, CACO, describes how to use Office of Inspector General audit reports to identify areas at risk for noncompliance and how to organize targeted internal reviews.

Healthcare News: CMS releases new ICD-10-PCS codes for fostamatinib administration

CMS recently released three ICD-10-PCS codes, effective April 1, for the administration of fostamatinib (Tavalisse®)—an oral spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitor used to treat adults with low platelet count due to chronic immune thrombocytopenia.

Q&A: ICD-10-CM coding for COVID-19 during pregnancy

Q: A pregnant patient is admitted for COVID-19 complications. How would this encounter be coded in ICD-10-CM?

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ICD-10-CM code G25.3 is used to report myoclonus, or muscle twitching, which is often a symptom of a more specific disease process. When the specific disease process is known, code the underlying disease. If myoclonus is related to the adverse effect of a medication, use an additional code to identify the
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