Check out JustCoding’s demo to learn all about our new features The redesigned JustCoding includes all the features you’re used to—in-depth articles and analysis from industry experts, weekly Q&As, and continuing education credits—plus some great, brand-new features, such as a robust tracking tool for CE quiz history. Still looking for more information about how to use the jobs board, events page, or benefits of a Platinum Plus membership, such as Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies, Briefings on APCs, and HCPro book content? Check out a video of our recent JustCoding site demo on YouTube for a full review of the features. Remember, to access free content, including weekly articles, quizzes, and polls, just sign up here to create a free account. Don’t worry—it’ll take less than a minute and you’ll get instant access. Help shape future online coding training products! JustCoding is conducting research on online training needs for coders. Please take a moment to answer a short 6-question survey to help us learn what would best serve your needs regarding this topic. New on JustCoding Platinum! Platinum and Platinum Plus members can access an excerpt from JustCoding’s E/M Essentials Toolkit that explains how to report new 2016 codes for prolonged clinical staff services and advanced care planning. If you are not a Platinum or Platinum Plus member and you want to upgrade your account, please call customer service at 800-650-6787. |
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CE articles Providers need to keep more in mind than just diagnosis and procedure coding when performing sterilizations for men and women. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, CDIP, reviews the requirements for sterilizations and the part coders can play in avoiding denials.
Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription. Once you have set up your free registration, you can log in and access this article by clicking here.  ICD-10 implementation represented an unprecedented challenge for the U.S. healthcare system. Rose T. Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA, writes about the impact of the change by looking at survey results that compare ICD-10 productivity benchmarks to ICD-9-CM. Respondents to HCPro’s 2016 ICD-10 survey share their challenges and successes since implementation, while Monica Pappas, RHIA, and Darice M. Grzybowski, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA, offer their thoughts on the impact of ICD-10. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance last week with updated clinical recommendations for patients exposed to the Zika virus and also announced a registry for pregnant women infected with the virus. Q: What is the proper ICD-10-CM coding for bilateral hip pain? Should we report M25.551 (pain in right hip) and M25.552 (pain in left hip) or M25.559 (pain in unspecified hip)?
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