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Home in on ICD-10-CM coding for viral hemorrhagic fevers

Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are infectious diseases that pose a great public health risk due to their epidemic potential. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for four VHFs: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Ebola virus disease, Lassa fever, and Marburg virus disease.

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Navigate CPT coding for newborn care services

Essential newborn care includes services provided at the time of birth and over the first hours of life. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, writes about E/M coding for these routine obstetric services.

Edit and denials survey shows extended suspense periods and confusion over processes

Effective management of claim edits and denials is a cornerstone of a sound revenue cycle. See how your organization compares to others and what you can do to improve.

Healthcare News: CMS adds 24 services to telehealth eligibility list during the PHE

CMS recently added 24 audiology and speech-language pathology services to its list of telehealth services covered under Medicare during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). These services include speech, hearing, and swallowing assessments, and cognitive interventions.

Q&A: ICD-10-CM coding for diabetes mellitus with arteriosclerotic PAD

Q: A patient is diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and arteriosclerotic peripheral artery disease (PAD). Can we report ICD-10-CM code E11.51 with a code from subcategory I70.2- to describe affected vessels?

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CPT code 20615 (aspiration and injection for treatment of bone cyst) is to be assigned for each bone cyst injected and aspirated; to report aspiration and injection of multiple bone cysts, assign code 20615 with modifier -59 (distinct procedural service) for the second and subsequent injections/aspirations.

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Neurology Overview: Navigate ICD-10-CM and CPT Coding for Common Conditions

During this 90-minute webinar on May 13, Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, will review ICD-10-CM coding for commonly reported chronic and acute neurological conditions. She will also break down CPT coding for auditory and vestibular response and electroencephalography testing, and review modifiers reported with these services.

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