The medical coding and billing industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, regulatory updates, and changing patient care models. Staying ahead of these trends is critical for healthcare providers and billing professionals to optimize operations and improve financial performance. Below is an in-depth exploration of seven key trends [...]
ICD-10-CM Codes › C00-D49 › C64-C68 › Malignant neoplasm of bladder C67 Malignant neoplasm of the bladder C67 Clinical Information A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the bladder. The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Bladder cancer occurs in the lining of the [...]
ICD-10-CM Codes › C00-D49 › C43-C4A › Malignant melanoma of skin C43 Malignant melanoma of skin C43- Type 1 Excludes melanoma in situ (D03.-) Type 2 Excludes malignant melanoma of skin of genital organs (C51-C52, C60., C63.-) Clinical Information A primary melanoma arising from atypical melanocytes in the skin. Precursor [...]
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In this post we overview Parkinson’s Disease ICD 10 Codes 2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G20 Parkinson’s disease G20 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. ICD-10-CM G20 is a new 2024 ICD-10-CM code that became effective [...]
In this post, we detail the Cervical Cancer ICD 10 Codes. ICD-10-CM Codes › C00-D49 › C51-C58 › Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri C53 Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri C53- Type 1 Excludes carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-) Clinical Information Codes C53 Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri [...]
In this post, we detail the Glaucoma ICD 10 Codes. ICD-10-CM Codes › H00-H59 › H40-H42 › Glaucoma H40 Glaucoma H40- Type 1 Excludes Clinical Information Codes H40 Glaucoma H40.0 Glaucoma suspect H40.00 Preglaucoma, unspecified H40.001 …… right eye H40.002 …… left eye H40.003 [...]
In this post, we detail the 2024 Autism ICD 10 code – Diagnosis Code F84.9 Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified F84.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM F84.9 became effective on October 1, 2023. This is [...]
Accuracy is critical when it comes to medical coding and billing. Any error, even the smallest, can result in a claim being rejected by the payer. Not only does this cause payment delays, cash flow problems and lost revenue, but some miscoding can be legally problematic. Furthermore, coding changes, like [...]
Starting with the implementation of ICD-10 and culminating in the COVID pandemic, the use of offshore medical coding contractors increased dramatically for health care organizations. Many hospitals and health systems thought that the switch to overseas resources would produce similar levels of quality coding at a lower cost. Unfortunately, the [...]
In this post we overview the ICD-10-CM Codes › C00-D49 › Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx C00-C14 Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity and pharynx C00-C14 Codes C00 – Malignant neoplasm of lip C01 – Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue C02 – Malignant neoplasm of other [...]
The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM C90.00 became effective on October 1, 2023. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C90.00 – other international versions of ICD-10 C90.00 may differ. These codes are applicable to: The following code(s) above C90.00 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to C90.00: C00-D49 – [...]