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Demystify documentation requirements and ICD-10-CM coding for AFM

The spread of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a serious, paralysis-inducing syndrome, is beginning to alarm epidemiologists who have yet to identify its cause. Recognize the first signs of AFM and learn how to report the condition using ICD-10-CM codes.

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Achieve coding success through provider/coder collaboration
The role of the coder has transitioned over the past few years to one that is more auditing-heavy. Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, describes how to effectively perform internal audits and educate providers on coding best practices.
Anthem rolls out modifier -25 policy that could deny same-diagnosis E/M claims
Anthem announced that it may reject claims that contain a subsequent E/M service that’s linked to the same diagnosis as an earlier E/M encounter. Learn what Anthem’s modifier -25 policy means for providers and physician coders.
Healthcare News: FY 2020 ICD-10-CM codes proposed for legal interventions, orbital fractures, and pressure ulcers
CMS’ recently released fiscal year (FY) 2020 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule includes 273 proposed ICD-10-CM code additions mainly affecting reporting for legal interventions, orbital fractures, and pressure-induced deep tissue damage. The code changes, if finalized, will take effect October 1, 2019. 
Q&A: Outpatient documentation for failed response to ulcer treatment
Q: I was recently informed that providers use cellular-based tissue products to treat ulcers when a patient fails to respond to more conservative treatment options. What constitutes a failed response to treatment and how would this be documented?
 

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ICD-10-CM codes in category K70.- (alcoholic liver disease) are used to report liver disease resulting from alcohol use. An additional code should be assigned to identify alcohol abuse or dependence.

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