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Master respiratory anatomy and ICD-10-CM coding

Coding for respiratory conditions can be challenging, given the structural complexity of the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Refresh your knowledge of respiratory anatomy to aid in the accurate reporting of common respiratory diagnoses such as emphysema, asthma, and chronic bronchitis.

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ICD-10-CM coding and treatment for mesothelioma
Each year, more than 2,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma— an aggressive and deadly type of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. Debbie Jones CPC, CCA, writes about different types of mesothelioma and how they should be reported in ICD-10-CM. 
Preparing a plan for HCCs
HCCs aren’t new, but for many organizations, their impact hasn’t been apparent until recently. Organizations must educate staff on HCCs to ensure success under reimbursement methodologies such as the Quality Payment Program and Merit-based Incentive Payment System reimbursement.
Healthcare News: CMS cuts physician modifier -GT reporting requirement, adds codes for telehealth
Providers will no longer be required to append modifier -GT (via interactive audio and video) to professional telehealth claims, effective January 1, 2018, according to a policy CMS finalized in the 2018 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule.
Q&A: Coding for hyperosmolarity with Type 1 diabetes
Q: Why is there no ICD-10-CM code for hyperosmolarity with Type 1 diabetes when there is a code for hyperosmolarity with Type 2 diabetes?
 

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SelectCoder Tip of the Week

When reporting CPT code 49560 (repair initial incisional or ventral hernia) the insertion of mesh can be reported with add-on code 49568. Additionally, when the herniorrhaphy is bilateral, it is reported with modifier -50 on one claim line. Alternately, it can be reported on two claim lines with HCPCS Level II modifiers for right and left, -RT and -LT, respectively. 

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