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Unpack ICD-10-CM coding for open wounds and superficial injuries

Chapter 19 of ICD-10-CM includes codes for various types of injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes. Review integumentary anatomy and ICD-10-CM coding for burns and superficial injuries.

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Tackle 2022 ICD-10-CM coding for thrombotic microangiopathy

The 2022 ICD-10-CM manual includes new codes for thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA)—a rare clinical syndrome defined by the presence of hemolytic anemia, organ dysfunction, and low platelets. Read up on TMA pathophysiology and diagnosis coding.

Urine drug testing settlements signal suspicious CPT coding, billing patterns

State and federal prosecutors continue to extract sizable settlements from practices that allegedly submitted fraudulent claims for one type of service—urine drug tests (UDT). In this article, Julia Kyles, CPC, breaks down fraudulent coding and billing patterns for UDT services.

Healthcare News: AMA announces new CPT codes for Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced three new CPT codes for administration of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in children 6 months to under 5 years old.

Q&A: Review anterior, posterior, and combined approaches to spinal surgery in CPT

Q: What is the difference between anterior and posterior approaches to spinal surgery, and when might a physician use a combined (anterior and posterior) approach?

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ICD-10-CM code L10.5 (drug-induced pemphigus) should only be assigned when documentation clearly indicates a relationship between pemphigus and a drug or chemical as the underlying cause. Assign a code from T36-T50 following L10.5 to indicate the drug and adverse effect.

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Unpack CPT/ICD-10-CM Coding and Billing for Wound Care

Wound care coding and billing often carries unique challenges compared to other specialties. During this 60-minute webinar on March 16, Gloria Miller, CPC, CPMA, CPPM, will review the latest 2022 CPT and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines applicable to wound care services.

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