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ICD-10-CM coding considerations for vaping-induced illnesses
One thousand eighty cases of respiratory illnesses brought on by vaping have been reported in the U.S as of October 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Review ICD-10-CM reporting for vaping-induced illnesses.

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Master 2020 CPT coding for pulmonary diagnostic testing and therapies
A wide range of diagnostic tests may be used by providers to examine respiratory functioning. In this article, Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, HCISPP, CCS-P, CPC-I, interprets CPT guidance for reporting pulmonary functioning tests.
For QPP 2020, fairer MIPS cost scoring emerges amid array of smaller changes
Perhaps the most momentous Quality Payment Program (QPP) news in the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule is the Pathways version of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)—but that’s not happening until 2021.
Healthcare News: Hospital organizations criticize proposed payment model for RO
The American Hospital Association, Community Oncology Alliance, and other hospital organizations expressed concerns regarding CMS’ proposed mandatory payment model for radiation oncology (RO), which if finalized, would go into effect January 1.
Q&A: Documentation and CPT coding for the application of a CTP
Q: What clinical information is needed to effectively code and bill for the application of a cellular tissue-based product (CTP)?
 

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Pneumonia should be coded to the specific causative organism using a combination code when a specific code is available. Coders should evaluate all available clinical documentation to assign the most specific code for pneumonia. When the causative organism of bacterial pneumonia is known but no combination code exists, coders should report ICD-10-CM code J15.8 (pneumonia due to other specified bacteria).

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