CE Articles | | Examine 2024 Gram-negative bacterial pneumonia codes in ICD-10-CM/PCS | | Colder weather is approaching, which brings an increase in respiratory infections. Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, COC-I, clarifies the pathogenic causes of pneumonia, specifically those with recent additions to ICD-10-CM, and those with antibiotic resistance. She also reviews how to report treatment methods in ICD-10-PCS. |
| Overcome heart failure CDI and coding challenges | | Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, RHIA, CCM, delves into the ethical standards, best practices, and importance of accurate health record documentation in regard to heart failure by drawing insights from authoritative sources within the industry. |
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SelectCoder Tip of the Week | | 
Factitial dermatitis, represented by ICD-10-CM code L98.1 (factitial dermatitis), may also be referred to as neurotic excoriation or dermatitis artefacta and is characterized by deliberate, self-inflicted skin lesions produced as a result of underlying psychological conditions. When specified, any underlying or additional psychological conditions should also be coded. Interested in more coding tips and claim validation tools? Click here to sign up for a demo or to learn more about SelectCoder. | | |
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