icd10 - Medical Coding Guide

Coding tips for Pregnancy Complication in ICD 10

November 26, 2017November 3, 2018 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

In ICD 10, the diagnosis codes are very specific. To code pregnancy complications, we have very specific codes in ICD 10 this time. Now, we have codes for first, second, third and unspecified trimester ICD 10 codes for pregnancy complication. Earlier in ICD 9 codes, pregnancy complication codes were only based on antepartum, postpartum or unspecified episode of care. However, in ICD 10 we will be having very specific Trimester codes. In addition, to add this will be having codes for specific weeks of gestation. Yes, you have heard it…

New Z codes in ICD-10 for V codes of ICD-9

March 7, 2017August 17, 2020 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Z Codes in ICD-10 In ICD-10 we will have many changes for ICD-9 codes. In new codes we will see complete change in the number or digits as well as the use of alphabets in ICD-10. As we know the amount of codes have also increased significantly in ICD-10. But, this will not be a problem if you are aware of the basic ICD-10 guidelines which is more or less similar to ICD-9. We are here to just learn about the new changes with the V-codes in the ICD-10. In…

ICD 10 codes for Myocardial Infarction Coding Guide

October 24, 2016October 17, 2022 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Acute myocardial infarction is divided into two categories ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in ICD 10 coding. These ICD 10 codes identify the sites for acute myocardial infarction. For STEMI, subcategories I21.0-I21.2 and code I21.3 are used and NSTEMI and nontransmural MIs, subcategory I21.4 is used. Coding for Acute and Old myocardial infarction For encounter of myocardial infraction which is equal to or less than four weeks old, in the acute or post acute setting and the patient is in continuous care for…

How to verify your CPC and ICD 10 credentials

May 1, 2016May 1, 2016 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Many of us are certified by AAPC certifications. However, very few of us will know how to verify or checkout our AAPC credentials in AAPC website. It is important these days to check your AAPC credentials especially for ICD 10. As we know this is the last month to appear and clear ICD 10 Proficiency Assessment test, to retain your AAPC credentials. Many of us will be already certified. Yes, you heard it correct, you might be confused how you have cleared ICD 10 Proficiency Assessment test without appearing. These…

Don’t forget to give ICD 10 Proficiency Assessment Test

May 1, 2016May 1, 2016 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

From October, 2015 we have started using ICD 10 codes. Since, these are new codes, AAPC want us to be more proficient with ICD 10. Hence, we have to go through compulsory ICD 10 proficiency assessment test to retain our CPC certification. This test has to be given by every member of AAPC holding AAPC certification except CIRCC certified member. This assessment test has to be cleared before 31st December 2015, if not you can lose you CPC-A, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CPC-I, CRC and CPMA Credential from AAPC. So, we…

Tips to learn ICD 10 code for Glaucoma for Laterality

May 1, 2016January 21, 2021 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

ICD 10 & ICD 9 code for Glaucoma As we learn we the use of new codes can help in describing the laterality. Here what I mean to say is to have separate codes for right, left or bilateral for any diagnosis. So, with the new icd 10 we will be using codes which will specify the laterality and help in coding more specific diagnosis. Now, we all know how we use to code glaucoma in icd 9. The icd 9 code for acute angle closure glaucoma is 365.22. But…

Basic Differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10

May 1, 2016May 1, 2016 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

With the implementation of ICD 10 in 2015, we are now going to use these codes in future. Since, we were using ICD-9 CM codes for long time we always like to compare with ICD-10 codes. There are not many changes as long as the guidelines are considered. Yes, with the number of codes and use of alphanumeric codes, there is certainly a major difference between ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis codes. So, we will checkout the basic differences between these two versions of diagnosis codes. Checkout my previous post on…