ICD-10 Coding Tips
The Fiscal Year 2025 ICD-10-CM updates have introduced significant changes to obesity classification codes, sparking industry-wide discussions following the Fourth Quarter 2024 Coding Clinic publication. These new codes represent a more granular approach to documenting obesity, but their implementation has raised important questions for medical coders nationwide.
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Rib pain is a common but sometimes complex symptom. The Third Quarter 2024 Coding Clinic recommends the diagnosis of rib pain now be classified under R07.89.
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The October 1st update introduced new codes that directly impact these high-error areas. Let’s examine the top documented ICD 10 coding errors of 2024 and how they intersect with the latest FY 2025 ICD 10 CM code updates now in effect.
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The Refresh With YES: CM Brain Disorders three-part educational path offers a detailed exploration into the diagnosis coding of brain compression, encephalopathy, and dementia, guided by ICD-10-CM standards.
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Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding hinges on understanding the various approaches used in medical procedures. Here’s a closer look at the different approaches you’ll master.
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Medical coding and billing mistakes, while seemingly minor, can significantly impact a healthcare organization’s financial health, patient care, and overall industry efficiency. Let’s examine the most common medical coding mistakes and actionable strategies for preventing them.
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The annual release of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS updates is a critical component of accurate coding and reimbursement in healthcare. The 2025 ICD-10 updates, effective October 1, 2024, bring forth significant changes that will impact coding practices across various settings.
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On August 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule. Review the updates here.
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The Official Coding Guidelines provide detailed instructions for coders on how to capture diagnoses and significant findings accurately. Section III and its Subsection B (III.B) stand out as critical tools for ensuring that coders capture all relevant diagnoses and abnormal findings during a patient’s hospital stay.
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As healthcare initiatives and coding practices continue to evolve, the implementation of social determinants of health (SDOH) ICD-10 diagnosis codes has gained prominence, reflecting the growing emphasis on addressing social factors to improve overall health and well-being.
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