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Decipher ICD-10-CM coding for diabetes mellitus

Approximately 34.2 million Americans, or 10.5% of the U.S. population, were diagnosed with diabetes in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Review signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2 and ICD-10-CM coding for these conditions.

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Conquer CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for corneal dystrophies

Corneal dystrophies are a group of genetic, often progressive, eye disorders that alter functioning of the cornea. Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for corneal dystrophies and CPT coding for procedures used to treat them.

As audits loom, stick to the rules for ACP CPT codes to avoid harm

Medicare auditors have identified failure to document time as a key flaw in claims for advance care planning (ACP), and the Office of Inspector General plans to conduct an audit of these services. Read up on documentation requirements and CPT coding for ACP to prevent claim denials.

Healthcare News: CMS Recovery Auditors target documentation and HCPCS coding for knee orthoses

Physician and non-physician practitioners may benefit from reviewing documentation requirements and HCPCS Level II codes for knee orthoses, according to a recent Medicare Quarterly Compliance Newsletter.

Q&A: CPT coding for excisional wound debridement with VAC

Q: What CPT codes and modifiers would be used to report excisional debridement for removal of a 2x4-cm ulcer on a patient’s right buttocks with vacuum-assisted closure (VAC)?

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ICD-10-CM codes in category E36.- (intraoperative complications of endocrine system) are complication codes and should only be coded when the provider specifically indicates a relationship between the operative procedure and the specific complication. If no relationship between the condition suspected to be a complication and the operative procedure is stated, the provider may be queried to clarify if the condition is classifiable as a complication.

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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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