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Assessing ICD-10-CM codes for diseases caused by hypertension

This article analyzes ICD-10-CM codes for diseases that can manifest from prolonged hypertension. These codes appear throughout the ICD-10-CM manual, but most are found in Chapter 9 (Diseases of the circulatory system).

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Analyzing CPT codes for nasal fracture and dislocation treatment

A broken nose is a break in the bone or cartilage over the bridge of the nose or over the septum—the structure that separates the nostrils. Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, explains how to select the most specific CPT codes for nasal fracture and dislocation treatments.

2023 MPFS proposed rule: Preview CPT coding and payment changes

Payment cuts are in the offing for Part B providers in 2023, along with a series of other projected changes targeting E/M services, COVID-19-related billing flexibilities, and value-based care, according to the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule released July 7.

Healthcare News: AMA updates the E/M guidelines for facility-based services

The American Medical Association’s (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel recently published changes to its E/M Services Guidelines. The update includes code revisions, additions, and deletions, which are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2023.

Q&A: Appropriate use of modifier -91 for repeat laboratory testing

Q: We are getting some National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits for repeat laboratory services. What modifier do we use if a component of a panel test is repeated later?

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