Happy New Year! 2018 brings new codes and guidelines for correct coding and billing. It is important to take time to review all documents with codes for correctness as many ICD/CPT/HCPCS codes were deleted or revised as well as new codes in all three code sets. The topic for this installment of Coding Corner relates […]
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As the healthcare industry implements ICD-10 this month it is important to realize the practical effect such a change will have on operations. One of the often overlooked effects of changing to ICD-10 is that superbills will drastically increase in length. Depending on the specialty, they may be up to fifteen pages long due to
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With the ICD-10 deadline fast approaching, it is important to know all the vital pieces of information about ICD-10 implementation. From understanding coding requirements to familiarizing yourself with CMS’ FAQs on ICD-10 flexibility, here are twelve things you need to know about ICD-10 implementation: 1. Are you ready? PracticeMax can help. PracticeMax has been hard
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ICD-10 Concepts FAQs Q: What is episode of care (EOC)? In ICD-10 many diagnoses such as injuries and poisonings include episode of care into the code as the 7th character. Because the EOC character is the 7th character, the placeholder X is used to fill in the empty character fields for diagnoses that are otherwise
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Specific Complaint FAQs Q: Is the ICD-10 code for sciatica different that low back pain? Yes. The low back pain codes to M54.5, while sciatica codes to M54.3 with further specificity as to laterality (M54.31 right side and M54.32 left side). Additionally, there are separate codes for lumbago with sciatica which includes M541.41 for right
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Resource FAQs Q: I have an EHR, won’t it code for me? Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are valuable tools in the transition to ICD-10. Your system should have the codes available for you and may even help you select a code a particular situation. However, it is still important to understand the guidelines and structure
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General FAQs Q: Why are we moving to ICD-10? ICD-10 is a more advanced and robust coding set than ICD-9. This allows for complex and detailed reporting that better meets the needs of the health care industry today. The move to ICD-10 will increase the level of specificity available for research, public health, and other
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As the October 1, 2015 transition deadline approaches, take a moment to rate your preparation progress in the 10 categories below. David Letterman may have retired but the Top 10 lives on. Make this Top 10 your number one priority. Use this scale to rate your completeness for each item. Completely Finished………………………….100% Almost Finished………………………………….75% About
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