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Navigate ICD-10-CM/CPT coding for endoscopic procedures of the colon and rectum

Hospital coders often review charts for patients with diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, and other colorectal problems. Review ICD-10-CM coding for common conditions of the large intestine and CPT coding for proctosigmoidoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, and colonoscopies.

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Outpatient pregnancy primer: Coding prenatal care

To select the most specific CPT codes for prenatal care, physician coders must have a solid understanding of complex guidelines for reporting pregnancy-related office visits. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, unpacks services included in the global obstetric package and CPT coding for routine prenatal care.

2022 ICD-10-CM update: Review new codes for COVID-19 symptoms, social determinants, and drug poisonings 

Read up on ICD-10-CM code updates for fiscal year 2022, including new codes for post-COVID-19 symptoms, social determinants of health, and poisonings by cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids.

Healthcare News: AMA announces new CPT codes for third doses of Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced that it updated the CPT code set to include new codes for third doses of the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines.

Q&A: Using the -X{EPSU} modifiers in lieu of modifier -59

Q: When is it appropriate to report an -X{EPSU} modifier in place of modifier -59 (distinct procedural service)?

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Due to an unexpected technical issue, the August 11 issue of JustCoding Outpatient had been delayed. We’re sending the issue today to ensure subscribers have access to all of the in-depth coding articles and CEU quiz. The August 25 is anticipated to be published on its normal schedule.

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When a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus due to an underlying condition with diabetic glaucoma is reported, assign ICD-10-CM code E08.39 (diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with other diabetic ophthalmic complication) and an additional code to identify the type of diabetic glaucoma. The most common type is open angle glaucoma coded using ICD-10-CM codes in subcategory H40.1- (open-angle glaucoma).

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