Starting October 1st, 2020, we will have 490 new, 47 revised, and 58 invalid/deleted ICD-10-CM codes. That’s quite a large amount of new codes for FY2021, and changes, so lots to grasp and fully understand. Let’s briefly walk through each chapter at a high-level in this blog.
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For FY2021 we will see 544 new ICD-10-PCS codes, but no revisions or deletions. That is a lot of changes to grasp. As a preview to our ICD-10-PCS Coding Update webinar on September 24, 2020, this blog discusses some of the areas that will be impacted by these new codes.
Read MoreUnderstanding Telehealth and Telemedicine has risen to a greater level of importance since the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth/telemedicine spans a continuum of technologies that offer new ways to deliver care. Learn more about key documentation elements and how to properly code for these services.
Read MoreWith our nation and the world in a stressful and unique situation due to the CODID-19 virus pandemic, we all are looking for information and facts about this disease. For Health Information Management (HIM) and Clinical Documentation Improvement/Integrity professionals this is time of great attention to details and staying current with clinical coding guidance and information.
Read MoreWe hear a lot about the incidence of Pneumonia in the general population, especially in the winter months. We also find this diagnosis in many settings all across healthcare, not just inpatient. The clinical coding of this condition involves understanding the clinical aspects as well as the specific coding guidelines.
Read MoreOften in emergency and acute care healthcare settings, we find patients with a diagnosis of “Respiratory Failure.” Clinical coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) professionals need to have a strong knowledge and understanding of both medical/clinical aspects of diseases as well as the coding guidelines and rules. This blog includes a brief discussion of the clinical aspects and ICD-10-CM coding of Respiratory Failure.
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