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Conquer ICD-10-CM/CPT coding for common circulatory conditions

Cardiovascular conditions affect the structure and function of the heart and are a leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This article details ICD-10-CM coding for common heart conditions and CPT coding for cardiac catheterization procedures.

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Tackle CPT coding for ESWL procedures

Debbie Jones, CPC, CCA, breaks down CPT coding for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)—a non-surgical treatment used to destroy kidney stones.

2022 MPFS proposed rule: Review critical care and telehealth updates

The 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule includes significant policy updates affecting physician coding and billing. Review proposals to decrease to the Medicare conversion factor, revise guidelines for critical care services, and loosen telehealth coverage requirements.

Healthcare News: CMS releases the 2022 MPFS and OPPS proposed rules

CMS recently released the 2022 MPFS and OPPS proposed rules, which detail important coding and payment updates for the upcoming year.

Q&A: CPT coding for diagnostic cardiac catheterization with TAS

Q: When is it appropriate to report a diagnostic cardiac catheterization with a transcatheter atrial septostomy (TAS)?

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SelectCoder Tip of the Week

Coders should assign ICD-10-CM code I15.2 (hypertension secondary to endocrine disorders) when hypertension is specified as due to Cushing's syndrome, primary aldosteronism, acromegaly, hypo/hyperthyroidism, or another specified endocrine disorder. Do not assign a code from categories I10-I13.0 when hypertension is specified as secondary to one of these causes.

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