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ICD-10-CM 2023 update: Reporting intracranial trauma injuries of the meninges

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur after blows, bumps, or jolts to the head disrupt normal brain function. This article covers new codes from the 2023 ICD-10-CM update that pertain to TBIs involving the skull and meninges.

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Incorporate updates, addendums to medical records while maintaining compliance

Coding and billing professionals must ensure that medical record information is accurate, up to date, and compliant. In this article, Holly Cassano, CPC, CRC, defines late entries, corrections, and addendums, and explains the proper methods used to alter health records while maintaining Medicare compliance.

Reining in review of systems for E/M visits

Despite CMS’ long-anticipated change in method for selecting E/M visit codes, some physicians and healthcare providers have continued to review 10 or more body systems for every patient. Julia Kyles, CPC, explains how this action has some coding professionals wondering if it will prove to be a problem in the long run.

Healthcare News: OIG says CMS can improve its oversight of hospital compliance

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report in October to assess the results of 12 Medicare hospital and identify CMS’ actions as a result of OIG recommendations made in those audits.

Q&A: Reporting COVID-19 vaccination status ICD-10-CM codes for unvaccinated patients

Q: When might you report ICD-10-CM code Z28.310 (unvaccinated for COVID-19)? Will this code be relevant after the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Do not assign an ICD-10-CM code from category M1A.- (chronic gout) unless the physician has specifically provided a diagnosis of "chronic" gout or there is documentation of the presence of tophi, which are stone-like deposits in the synovial joints or bones near joints.

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