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 16, 2022
HIM Briefings

When looking into the general overview of a CDI specialist’s responsibilities, it is important for new specialists to understand the basics of coding, querying, and physician education. Use these strategies to brush up on the CDI essentials.

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.

March 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

Under certain circumstances, a service or procedure may be partially reduced or eliminated at the discretion of the physician. Read up on the correct application of hospital modifiers -52, -73, and -74 for reduced and discontinued procedural services.

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