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Review ICD-10-CM codes for hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a common chronic disorder that involves the underproduction of the thyroxine hormone. This article defines hypothyroidism, reviews relevant ICD-10-CM codes, and provides insight from experts.

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Examine documentation improvement strategies for the 2023 CPT updates

The January 2023 update to the CPT manual had almost every chapter undergoing some form of change. In this article, Aimee L. Wilcox, CPMA, CCS-P, CST, MA, MT, delves into some of the major changes to E/M coding and considerations for documentation integrity.

Coding Clinic’s first quarter 2023 issue brings insight into updated ICD-10-CM guidelines

The beginning of March brought the release of the first quarter 2023 Coding Clinic. Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, summarizes key information provided in this publication, including analysis of ICD-10-CM Guidelines, code changes, and coding Q&As.

Healthcare News: CMS releases HCPCS Level II and OPPS quarterly updates

CMS has published CPT and HCPCS Level II updates that take effect in April. Review highlights of the code and modifier changes in the April 2023 HCPCS Level II and OPPS updates.

Q&A: Reporting a shoulder arthroplasty with modifier -22

Q: What intraoperative work would warrant reporting a reverse shoulder arthroplasty with physician modifier -22 (increased procedural service)?

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ICD-10-CM code B37.41 (candidal cystitis and urethritis) is a combination code that includes both the infection of the urinary tract and candida as the infectious cause. No additional codes should be assigned for urinary infection.

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