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See the difference with these ICD-10-CM C. diff codes

C. diff results from a disruption of the normal bacterial flora of the colon. Recognize the diagnostic criteria, treatment, and ICD-10-CM coding tips for reporting this disorder. Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.

Uncertain diagnosis? Outpatient coding is different

Shelley Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, defines the differences between reporting uncertain diagnoses in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Check knowledge of CPT increased complexity code with this CMS Q&A

Julia Kyles, CPC, summarizes the advice CMS provided during a January event about reporting HCPCS add-on code G2211 for increased complexity with E/M codes.

Healthcare News: CMS retroactively adds two CPT RSV vaccine codes

CMS retroactively added two new CPT codes for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine administration. The codes affect services rendered on or after October 6, 2023.

Q&A: Setting and timing on SDOH risk assessments

Q: Can HCPCS add-on code G0136 be reported on the same day as an E/M visit by the provider in the patient’s home?

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Coders should use ICD-10-CM code H54.8 (legal blindness, as defined in USA) when the provider documents blindness without an indication of eyes involved. If “blindness” or “low vision” of both eyes is documented but the visual impairment category is not documented, coders should assign code H54.3, (unqualified visual loss, both eyes).

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