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Identify CVA causes and outcomes for proper ICD-10-CM coding

Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and the second leading cause of death worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unpack clinical documentation and ICD-10-CM coding for various types of CVA.

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Solidify ICD-10-CM coding for sepsis in the puerperium

Pregnancy causes changes to the immune system that increase the risk of infection and sepsis during pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium. Sarah Nehring, BS, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, analyzes ICD-10-CM documentation and coding for sepsis after childbirth.

Capture social determinants of health using ICD-10-CM codes

Social determinants of health ICD-10-CM codes have become more of a hot topic in the CDI world over the past few years. Review guidance for reporting personal circumstances such as income, wealth, and education that impact health and wellbeing.

Healthcare News: Post-COVID-19 ICD-10-CM code used to identify a wide range of symptoms, study finds

A recent medical record review published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open found that between October 1, 2021, and January 31, 2022, providers used ICD-10-CM code U09.9 (post-COVID-19 condition, unspecified) to identify a multitude of post-acute conditions brought on by COVID-19.

Q&A: ICD-10-PCS coding for neobladder reconstruction

Q: What is a neobladder reconstruction and how is this procedure reported in ICD-10-PCS?

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Cellulitis usually presents as an abrupt onset of redness, swelling, pain, or heat in the affected area. Unless a diagnosis of cellulitis is documented by the provider, an ICD-10-CM code from category L03 (cellulitis and acute lymphangitis) should not be assigned. If cellulitis is associated with a wound or ostomy, code the wound or complicated ostomy first, followed by the appropriate L03 code for cellulitis.

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