Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, writes that attention must be paid to coding guidelines and instructional notes for blindness, low vision, and laterality when reporting diseases of the eye and adnexa in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM manual.
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Keep your eye on ICD-10-CM reporting for diseases of the eye and adnexa

Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, writes that attention must be paid to coding guidelines and instructional notes for blindness, low vision, and laterality when reporting diseases of the eye and adnexa in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM manual.

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ICD-10-CM reporting for current and late effects of ischemic stroke
Sarah Nehring, CCS, CCDS, says that strokes are complicated, which is why it is important for inpatient coders to be familiar with the brain’s anatomy and the clinical concepts of a stroke in order to report the most accurate ICD-10-CM codes.
Reviewing pulmonary hypertension in adults, children for more accurate reporting
Pulmonary hypertension is a complex, progressive disease that affects both children and adults, and leads to significant morbidity and mortality. In this article, Amy Sanderson, MD, reviews this disease to help ensure proper inpatient reporting and more precise queries.
Healthcare News: CMS releases 2021 IPPS proposed rule
CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2021 IPPS proposed rule this week, with proposals for the annual ICD-10-CM/PCS code update, the creation of new MS-DRGs, and increases to hospital payment rates.
Q&A: Principal diagnosis selection for gram-negative pneumonia
Q: If a patient is admitted with both gram-negative pneumonia and acute respiratory failure, which should be sequenced as the principal diagnosis?
 

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