ICD 10 codes for Ectopic Pregnancy in pregnancy chapter

The most important section in diagnosis coding is the Pregnancy codes. Yes, there has been lot of changes in the pregnancy chapter. Coding of breast mass or lump has become more specific now. Similarly, the new specific Z codes for antenatal screening has been added. Also, you would have learnt now Z3A codes should not be used with the abortion codes. Some of the codes have been revised in this chapter. Read also:  CPT coding guidelines for TURP CPT codes  ICD 10 codes for Tubal or Ectopic Pregnancy Yes, ectopic…

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ICD 10 coding guidelines for Z3A category

New ICD 10 coding guidelines changes for Z3A category in 2018

Every year, we have a lot of changes in the coding guidelines. This year also we have a lot of changes in ICD 10 coding guidelines. The updated guidelines have introduced lot of new diagnosis codes. Today we will just look out the coding guidelines for Z3A ICD 10 codes used for coding weeks of gestation with pregnancy complication codes. Use of Z codes as primary diagnosis in ICD 10 Difference between urosepsis and sepsis ICD 10 coding Coding tips for diabetes type 1.5 in ICD 10 Coding guidelines for…

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Primary and Secondary ICD 10 Z codes used for Neoplasm

Primary and Secondary ICD 10 Z codes used for Neoplasm

ICD 10 codes has increased lot of complication for medical coders. Since, ICD 10 is very different from ICD 9, the use of these codes has created lot of problem.  Still there are lot of ICD 10  coding errors done by medical coders. Most of the errors are happening in coding Z codes, due to increase in number and specificity of ICD 10 codes. Z codes are used in place of V codes in ICD 9. Also, the sequencing of Z codes is a big issue for coders. There are…

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