Michael Malohifo’ou, RN, MBA, PhD, explains how excessive use of emergency departments can result in unfavorable outcomes. He also assesses the complicated relationships between EDs, social determinants of health ICD-10-CM coding, and mental and behavioral health CPT services.
The 2024 ICD-10-CM update added 36 codes to the now nearly 400 codes in category M80.- (osteoporosis with current pathological fracture). The additional codes add further specificity for pelvis fractures due to age-related osteoporosis.
Spinal surgery for hospital coders can be very challenging if they do not know the rules of engagement for assigning the correct ICD-10-PCS codes. When assigning an ICD-10-PCS code, it's essential to follow the correct steps.
