Review coronary anatomy and CPT coding for aortic and iliac repairs, as well as selective procedures used to treat vascular occlusions in the lower extremities.
The 2021 update to the ICD-10-CM code set introduced 43 new codes to Chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. Review new codes for sickle-cell diseases, hemolytic anemias, and cytokine release syndrome.
Q: I've noticed an increase in denials for diagnoses of gram-negative pneumonia. How can we ensure that our providers are accurately documenting the appropriate clinical indicators?
In the months before a transition to a new administration, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released the long-awaited 2016-2017 HIPAA Audits Industry Report, offering a look at the successes and shortcomings of select covered entities (CE) and business associates (BA).
Jennifer, who is 37 weeks pregnant, answers her cell phone. She is waiting for John, the case manager from her obstetrician's office, to report her novel coronavirus (COVID-19) test results. She is anxious but believes she knows the results in her heart.
Q: Are there any newly implemented fiscal year 2021 ICD-10-CM codes for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks (CSF)? Can you review any background and possible new codes for this disorder?
