News & Analysis

April 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health Statistics. Shelley Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CIC, breaks down ICD-10-CM coding for common types of anxiety disorders and psychotherapy treatments used to manage them.

March 23, 2022
HIM Briefings

ICD-10-CM codes for traumatic fractures specify the type of bone injury, affected area of the body, and in some cases, the degree of soft tissue damage. Refresh your knowledge of terminology and documentation requirements to ensure accurate coding.

March 9, 2022
HIM Briefings

Modifier -58 describes a staged or related procedure or service by the same provider during the postoperative period. Apply these experts tips to ensure it's used correctly.

March 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

Chapter 19 of ICD-10-CM includes codes for various types of injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes. Review integumentary anatomy and ICD-10-CM coding for burns and superficial injuries.

March 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

The 2022 ICD-10-CM manual includes new codes for thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA)—a rare clinical syndrome defined by the presence of hemolytic anemia, organ dysfunction, and low platelets. Read up on TMA pathophysiology and diagnosis coding.

February 9, 2022
HIM Briefings

Tracking denials data as a key performance indicator (KPI) can help identify gaps in provider documentation and create meaningful physician education. Learn how to leverage coding and CDI staff in tracking and managing denials data.

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