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Example #1 Question: Inpatient is tested for COVID and the test comes back negative, but positive for pneumonia and the flu. Should we be using the Z code in addition to the diagnosis of flu and pneumonia? Answer: Assign codes for the flu and pneumonia Z20.828, Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other … Read more
Pneumonia due to COVID – 19 For a pneumonia case confirmed as due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), assign codes U07.1, COVID-19, and J12.89, Other viral pneumonia. ICD 10 : U07.1 and J12.89, (Other viral pneumonia) 2.Acute Bronchitis due to COVID – 19 “For a patient with acute bronchitis confirmed as due to COVID-19, … Read more
Coronavirus has almost killed more than 10,000 people in Italy and now soon USA has become its main target. The death cases has crossed 3000 now due to COVID-19 cases. Medicare has now removed some restriction to help and treat the coronavirus cases immediately. At a time, when social distancing is among the major measures … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will implement the new specific ICD-10-CM code for COVID-19, U07.1, April 1 rather than Oct. 1 as originally planned, the agency said today. The code is not retroactive, and more guidance on usage will be released later this week From April 1, 2020, medical coders should use ICD 10 code … Read more
Since the begining of 2020, their has been a hugh loss of lives due to deadly coronavirus and it has become a global threat now. Still the corovirus is spreading from one country to other and taking lives of infected people.Hence, due to this deadly coronavius the Centers for Disease control and prevention (CDC) has … Read more
Getting FREE CEUs has become more easier now. Yes, now we can get CEUs by attending Webinars as well. In AAPC, they have introduced a new section, were you can get CEUs for free by attending Webinars. If you are a Certified coder from AAPC, this is best option to gain CEUs and retain you medical … Read more
Medical Coding Example Sample coded Report 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Lumbar radiculopathy, central and subarticular stenosis at L2-L3. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Lumbar radiculopathy, central and subarticular stenosis at L2-L3. PROCEDURE: Bilateral L2-L3 laminectomy, partial medial facetectomy, and foraminotomy. SURGEON: ASSISTANT: INDICATIONS FOR SURGERY: Briefly, this is a 61-year-old woman with the above- mentioned diagnosis.She additionally has … Read more
The purpose of this article is to provide official diagnosis coding guidance for healthcare encounters related to the 2019 health care encounters and deaths related to e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI). This guidance is consistent with current clinical knowledge about e-cigarette, or vaping, related disorders. As necessary, this guidance will be … Read more
Basics of C9399 CPT/HCPCS code HCPCS code C9399 should be reported for new drugs, biologicals and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but not approved for pass-through status and a HCPCS C-code hasn’t been assigned. Please note: Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents should be reported with the appropriate HCPCS … Read more
Medical coding Surgery Sample coded Chart 1 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Chalazion. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Chalazion. PROCEDURE: Chalazion excision. I have explained the indications, alternatives, risks, and potential benefits of the procedure to the patient, and she fully understands and has given informed consent. SURGEON: DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The skin around the affected lid was prepped and draped in … Read more