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A step-by-step approach to CPT documentation and coding for wound debridement

Wound care coding is frequently a target of payer and Office of Inspector General audits. This article provides coders with step-by-step instructions for interpreting provider documentation and assigning CPT codes for excisional, selective, and non-selective debridement, based on the depth of the tissue removed and the total surface area debrided.

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Correct coding, classification, and clinical documentation for anemia in ICD-10-CM
Anemia is the most common blood disorder, affecting more than 3 million Americans per year, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. In this article, Joel Moorhead, MD, PhD, CPC, reviews documentation and ICD-10-CM coding for anemia.
Measuring success: Creating outpatient CDI tracking tools
As outpatient clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs mature, CDI professionals need to be able to track their progress to ensure the program’s success. Learn how to develop CDI tracking tools to successfully capture coding metrics and justify a CDI program’s effectiveness.
Healthcare News: April quarterly OPPS update adds HCPCS codes for drugs and biologicals
CMS introduced seven new HCPCS codes and granted pass-through payment status to four separately payable drugs and biologicals in the April 2019 OPPS quarterly update.
Q&A: CPT coding for wound debridement based on the depth of the removal
Q: What criteria should coders be looking for in provider documentation for wound debridement to report the correct CPT code?
 

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