The 2023 ICD-10-CM update, which took effect on October 1, includes almost 1,500 code changes. This article focuses on new codes in Chapter 9, Diseases of the Circulatory System.
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Investigate 2023 ICD-10-CM updates for circulatory conditions

The 2023 ICD-10-CM update, which took effect on October 1, includes almost 1,500 code changes. This article focuses on new codes in Chapter 9, Diseases of the Circulatory System.

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Back to basics: Understanding ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and clinical examples
The ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a roadmap for accurate diagnosis coding. Kimberly Lee, M.Ed., RHIA, CCS-P, unpacks fundamental ICD-10-CM coding concepts.
Use the OIG’s data brief on telehealth to boost your compliance efforts
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released a data brief on billing risks associated with Medicare telehealth services during first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Julia Kyles, CPC, explains the significance of using the OIG’s data brief and offers tips to adhere to compliance guidelines.
Healthcare News: AMA releases 2023 CPT code set
The American Medical Association (AMA) released the calendar year 2023 CPT code set on September 9. Learn about new codes pertaining to virtual reality technology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and abdominal hernia procedures.
Q&A: Reporting multiple excisions via the same method with CPT codes
Q: For colonoscopies, is it appropriate in CPT coding to report the excision of several lesions in the same portion of colon separately if they are removed by the same technique?
 

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