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Reinforce ICD-10-CM coding for traumatic bone fractures

Coding for traumatic fractures is based on details about the broken bone and the event that caused the injury. Review ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines for reporting different types of traumatic fractures.

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2021 E/M coding: Review guidance for reporting time-based visit services

Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, analyzes confusing E/M guidelines for time-based visits and prolonged services provided before or after a face-to face encounter.

Defining coders’ role in HCC accuracy

Supporting accurate Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) capture is essential to success under the growing number of risk-adjusted payment models. With their strong knowledge of coding and documentation guidelines and insight into emerging trends, coders are a key part of that strategy.

Healthcare News: CMS expands list of COVID-19-related services eligible for modifier -CS

CMS recently added six codes to the list of services that may be reported with HCPCS modifier -CS (cost-sharing), which requires Medicare to cover beneficiary cost-sharing during office visits and other encounters for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Q&A: CPT coding for a subchondroplasty procedure

Q: What is a subchondroplasty and how is this procedure reported in CPT?

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Assign ICD-10-CM code I15.0 (renovascular hypertension) when hypertension is specified as due to renal artery stenosis or reported as "renovascular." Do not use a code from category I12.- (hypertensive chronic kidney disease) to report hypertension when hypertension is noted as renovascular. This condition is caused by narrowing of the renal arteries leading to the kidneys. An additional code for the causative condition should be assigned.

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