CMS recently released the FY 2022 IPPS final rule, which delayed plans to make major changes to CC/MCC designations.
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CE Articles | | Shore up clinical validity for common circulatory diagnoses | | In this article, we will take a closer look at clinical indicators for acute myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and arrythmias. Frequently reviewing clinical indicators for complicated diagnoses such as these will ensure both proper ICD-10-CM reporting and reimbursement. |
| Three questions to consider before you query | | Howard Rodenberg, MD, MPH, CCDS, writes that it only takes one or two inappropriate queries to a provider for the process to seem burdensome to them. To avoid this scenario, Rodenberg proposes three questions to consider once you’ve decided a query is in order. |
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New on JustCoding.com | | New on JustCoding Platinum! Platinum members can access a crossword puzzle featuring ICD-10-PCS codes for the gastrointestinal system. If you are not a Platinum member and you want to upgrade your account, please call customer service at 800-650-6787. Free quiz Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features ICD-10-PCS Replacement codes for the peripheral nervous system. Mini poll Has your facility had any issues implementing the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates since they became effective on October 1? Click here to share your answer. | | |
SelectCoder Tip of the Week | | Do not assign ICD-10-CM code G54.5 (neuralgic amyotrophy) for diabetic amyotrophy. Diabetes with amyotrophy should be reported with the appropriate combination code to specify the type of diabetes and the neuralgic amyotrophy manifestation. Interested in more coding tips and claim validation tools? Click here to sign up for a demo or to learn more about SelectCoder. | | |
| Product Spotlight | | Pregnancy Procedures: Review 2022 ICD-10-PCS Reporting During this 90-minute webinar, Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, will review inpatient coding for pregnancy and delivery. She will provide an in-depth review of anatomy, principal diagnosis selection, COVID-19-related complications, and ICD-10-PCS coding including reporting lacerations and Repairs. For more information, call 800-650-6787 or visit the HCPro Healthcare Marketplace. | | |
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