Basics of Polycythemia ICD 10 code Polycythemia vera is an abnormal increase in blood cells—primarily red blood cells—due to excess production by the bone marrow. This acquired disorder of the bone marrow may also cause overproduction of white blood cells and platelets. ICD-10 code D45 for Polycythemia vera is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Neoplasms . D45 Polycythemia vera Excludes1: familial polycythemia (D75.0) secondary polycythemia (D75.1) Polycythemia vera is a rare disease that occurs more frequently in men than women, and rarely in patients…
Read MoreEmergency Department (ED) Sample Medical Coding Chart Part 2
Emergency Department (ED) sample medical coding chart 1 Chief complaint: Sore throat, cough History of present illness: The patient is a 18 year old male presenting with sore throat and cough.Three weeks ago the sore throat started and has not improved.He also has a cough productive of colorless sputum.The cough started 2 weeks ago. Denies fever, chills, night sweats, headaches, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, hemoptysis, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, numbness, tingling or weakness. MDM: The patient is a 18 year old male who presented to the emergency…
Read MoreEmergency Department (ED) Sample Medical Coding Chart Part 1
Emergency Department (ED) sample medical coding chart 1 Chief Complaint & History of Present Illness : 19 year old male presents for headache.Patient states his symptoms started approximately six days ago with a left sided headache.He describes his pain as a throbbing sensation on the left side of his head and rates the pain as a 4/10.His symptoms got progressively worse and he developed visual disturbances.He had one episode of emesis today.Patient denies fever and ear pain.He notes that he was taking Aspirin and Advil for his symptoms.Patient denies…
Read MoreHow to utilize Time during AAPC CPC Certification exam
We know time is very important factor in your life. From our childhood our parents and elders tell us not to waste time and utilize it in a proper way. The more you respect time the more you succeed in life. For medical coders like us time is very important especially during your AAPC CPC certification exam. We know that AAP CPC exam has 4 hours time, but that time will go so fast during exam that you won’t even realize. Many of us prepare yourself to clear CPC exam…
Read MoreICD-10 CM code for Angina Coding guide
Basics of ICD-10 code for Angina Angina pectoris (category I20) is an early manifestation of ischemic heart disease; however, in rare instances, it occurs as a result of congenital abnormalities of the coronary arteries or such conditions as aortic stenosis, valvular insufficiency, aortic syphilis, or Raynaud’s phenomenon. It is characterized by chest pain (usually perceived by the patient as a sensation of tightness, squeezing, pressing, choking, or burning), heartburn or gas, or an ill-defined discomfort. The pain is similar to that of unstable angina, but it is less severe, more…
Read MoreAtrial fibrillation ICD 10 code tips for coders
Basics of ICD 10 code for Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, and other heart-related complications. Let us learn about ICD 10 code used for Atrial Fibrillation by medical coders as per ICD 10 coding guidelines. ICD-10 code I48.91 for Unspecified atrial fibrillation is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Diseases of the circulatory system…
Read MoreAnemia ICD 10 CM Code Coding Guide for coders
Basics of Anemia ICD 10 CM code As per the 2023 updates Code D64.9 should be coded for Anemia ICD 10 CM as unspecified diagnosis. Anemia disease falls under the category of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. The old code for ICD-9 CM Code (Transition) was : 285.9 Sequencing of Anemia ICD 10 CM codes Sequencing of Anemia differs when the admission/encounter is for management of an anemia associated with the malignancy, and the treatment is only for anemia, the appropriate…
Read MoreChest pain ICD 10 CM Coding Guide for Coders
Basic information for Chest pain ICD 10 CM coding The billable Chest pain ICD 10 code for unspecified is R07.9, their are other specified codes as well which is shared below. Most of the chest exam like ultrasound, X-ray, CT or MRI etc has chest pain has symptom as chief complaint. Most of the times only pain will be reason for visit in some reports, in such cases follow the below tip. “When the only documentation specified by the physician is pain, assign the appropriate code for pain of the…
Read MorePneumonia ICD-10 CM code tips for coders
Basics of ICD-10 CM code for Pneumonia Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Medical coders use a specific ICD 10 code for pneumonia as per ICD 10 code book. J18.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code for Pneumonia that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM J18.9 became effective on October 1, 2022. Applicable stages (or types) Pneumonia can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening and is a complication of another condition, such as the flu. There are…
Read MoreWhen to use CPT code 99437, 99439, 99490, 99491 in coding
A time-based chronic care management code (CPT 99491) describes the work of a qualified provider to establish, implement, revise, or monitor the care plan for a patient with two or more chronic continuous or episodic health conditions that are expected to last at least 12 months (or until the death of the patient) and put the patient at significant risk of death, acute exacerbation/ decompensation, or functional decline. Read also: When to use CPT code 99453, 99454 & 99457 Description of CPT code 99437, 99439, 99490, 99491 Care management services are…
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