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Wound care coding basics: CPT coding for the integumentary system

The skin maintains homeostasis by generating new tissue in response disease or damage. Sometimes, however, surgical interventions are used lessen the severity of the wound and prevent infection. Review integumentary system anatomy and CPT coding for removals and repairs used to facilitate wound healing.

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Correct coding for ultrasound services in the office setting
The use of ultrasound at the bedside, or within the office practice, has become more common in provider-based clinic settings. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, details documentation requirements and CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for diagnostic ultrasound services.
An in-depth review of July updates to the OPPS and I/OCE
CMS recently released quarterly updates to the OPPS and Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE), effective July 1. Judith Kares, JD, summarizes key coding and billing policy updates, including changes to APCs, status indicators, revenue code changes, and more.
Healthcare News: July OPPS update implements changes to Category III codes, status indicators
The July 2019 quarterly update to the OPPS, released by CMS in late May, announces an effective date of July 1 for 20 CPT Category III codes and revises status indicators for CPT codes used to report imaging by magnetocardiography.  
Q&A: ICD-10-CM coding for ‘Type 1.5’ diabetes mellitus
Q: A clinician documented "combination Type 1 and Type 2, diabetes mellitus in poor control." This condition is sometimes called Type 1.5 diabetes. What is the correct ICD-10-CM code assignment for Type 1.5 diabetes?
 

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