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Revisit clinical terminology and ICD-10-CM coding for perinatal conditions
The perinatal period begins before birth and ends 28 days after delivery. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for fetal and newborn conditions originating in the perinatal period.

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Unpack ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for lower extremity arthritis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 15 million people in the U.S. report experiencing acute joint pain due to arthritis. Shelley C. Safian, Ph.D., RHIA, CCS-P, reviews ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for lower extremity arthritis and procedures used to treat it.
Outpatient CDI: Improving documentation and coding compliance
The monetary value of outpatient clinical documentation integrity (CDI) programs is increasing dramatically year after year. Read about steps your facility can take to create and maintain a successful outpatient CDI program.
Healthcare News: AMA announces CPT codes for Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently updated the CPT code set to include immunization and administration codes for a COVID-19 vaccine under development by Novavax Inc.
Q&A: ICD-10-CM coding for seizure disorders
Q: What is the difference between recurrent and repetitive seizures and how are these conditions reported in ICD-10-CM?
 

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