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This is a newborn: Mother mentioned if the baby should have his tongue fixed because there is a family history. However, physician said there is no reason because there is no tongue tie and baby is...
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Congratulations to this week’s winner C.J. Huebner, CNA, MT, MA. C.J. correctly answered this question:What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for Louis-Barr syndrome?a. 334.2b. 334.4c. 334.8d....
View ArticleProduct of the week: FY 2013 CC/MCC List: Clinical Indicators and Query...
To create a clinically succinct and appropriate physician query you must be armed with an understanding of how the clinical indicators in the health record translate to MS-DRGs and how CCs and MCC...
View ArticleQ&A: ICD-9-CM coding for cystic fibrosis with pulmonary exacerbation
Q: Should we query for the specific pulmonary exacerbation of cystic fibrosis (CF)?Coding Clinic states that the exacerbation of CF should be listed first.A: ICD-9-CM codes for CF (i.e., 277.00-277.03)...
View ArticleHealthcare News: AHA advocates for streamlined audits, Recovery Auditor...
Hospitals are overturning Recovery Auditor denials nearly 75% of the time, according to recent RACTrac data. That’s why the American Hospital Association (AHA) adamantly supports a new proposed...
View ArticleAdd these topics to your 2013 inpatient coding audit plan
By Lisa A. Eramo So many coding topics to audit, yet so few staff members to perform those audits. Many coding departments nationwide face this dilemma. How can you ensure that your 2013 audit plan...
View ArticleNote new information about metastatic neoplasms
by Randy Wagner, BSN, RN, CCS, and Paul Dickson, MD, CCS, CPCEvery few years, the AHA publishes guidance in Coding Clinic that can significantly affect inpatient coders. Coding Clinic, Second Quarter...
View ArticleLearn how ICD-10 will affect maternal fetal medicine procedures
Inpatient coders are probably well-acquainted with ICD-9-CM procedures. However, ICD-10-PCS is completely different, and coders will need to adjust to it. Maternal fetal medicine (MFM) procedures...
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To receive AAPC and/or AHIMA credits, take the quiz after reading the following articles:Learn how ICD-10-CM/PCS will affect maternal fetal medicine proceduresNote new information about metastatic...
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A sample pocket card in our Coding Sample Policies and Forms library:Level of Care Pocket Card - InpatientAlso on JustCoding Platinum:Did you see this in our HIM Sample Policies and Forms?Monthly...
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Access the latest blog posts on ICD–10 Trainer, a free, online forum for all matters related to ICD–10:ICD-10-PCS root operations: How much did the physician remove?Be very, very quiet–we’re hunting...
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Test your knowledge with this week’s free quiz, which features questions ICD-9-CM procedure codes for operations of the integumentary system. (View)
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I have a primary localized osteoarthritis (OA)- hand and I also have OA- knees but not specified as generalized or localized. Do I code 715.14 and then 715.34 (knees)? I get confused on how to code...
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What is the correct ICD-9-CM code for shyness disorder of childhood?a. 313.21b. 313.22c. 313.23d. 313.82 Know the answer and want to be featured in the next issue of JustCoding News:...
View ArticleProduct of the week: FY 2013 CC/MCC List: Clinical Indicators and Query...
To create a clinically succinct and appropriate physician query you must be armed with an understanding of how the clinical indicators in the health record translate to MS-DRGs and how CCs and MCC...
View ArticleQ&A: Resolving cut and paste problems with EHRs
Q: As a traveling consultant, I review many types of inpatient hospital records. As hospitals have implemented electronic health records (EHR), I’ve seen documentation worsen. The ability to cut and...
View ArticleHealthcare News: CMS' proposal to redefine inpatient status remains unclear
Providers will continue to use the same definition of inpatient status that they already know. That’s because despite CMS’ consideration of various provider comments, the agency has not establish new...
View ArticleEstablish a game plan for ICD-10 queries
ICD-10-CM/PCS incorporates laterality, acuity, anatomical specificity, and a slew of additional combination and complication codes. Who will submit queries when this information is missing in a medical...
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