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Diagnosis coding for screening colonoscopy

Some of you have read my blog post on coding for screening colonscopy.  The questions I get about that article are all related to diagnosis … [Read more...]

Last revised: October 1, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: Colonoscopy, diagnosis coding, ICD-10, screening

Coding Guide – How Physician Services are Paid

Table of Contents CPT® HCPCS Modifiers NCCI Multiple procedures Fee calculation Global surgical payment Diagnosis … [Read more...]

Last revised: May 22, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: CMS, CPT®codes, E/M services, HCPCS, ICD-10, Medicare rules

ICD-10 coding for suspected cancer

Diagnosis coding for possible malignance How would you feel if your primary care physician and your general surgeon told you—and your insurance … [Read more...]

Last revised: June 5, 2018
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: diagnosis coding, ICD-10

Depression coding in Hierarchical Condition Coding (HCC)

Introduction | Depression coding in HCC In fee-for-service medicine: Diagnosis coding establishes medical necessity, and may be the reason for a … [Read more...]

Last revised: October 15, 2018
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: diagnosis coding, HCC, ICD-10, psychiatry, risk adjusted coding

Coding Guide – Risk Adjusted Diagnosis Coding for Medical Practices

Risk Adjusted Diagnosis Coding Payment systems and reimbursements are ever-changing in healthcare and the rules of yesterday may or may not work … [Read more...]

Last revised: May 22, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: HCC, ICD-10, risk adjusted coding

HCC diagnosis coding: Can you add a code from the past medical history?

Recently a fellow coder wrote to me about risk adjusted diagnosis coding. She was responding to an article that I wrote in which I stated the … [Read more...]

Last revised: October 12, 2018
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: diagnosis coding, HCC, ICD-10, risk adjusted coding

Compliance Issues in HCC | Risk-adjusted diagnosis coding

Lunch and Learn  This is the second video in this series which reviews HCC diagnosis coding. The first video was the an overview, so if you didn't … [Read more...]

Last revised: April 4, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: HCC, ICD-10, Physician Billing, risk adjusted coding

What’s the difference between B20 and Z21? Which is right for positive HIV status?

ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding for positive HIV status Question:  For an HIV positive patient without symptoms, is the correct diagnosis code Z21 or … [Read more...]

Last revised: September 10, 2018
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: diagnosis coding, ICD-10

Diagnosis Coding for Tick Bites

Question: Why is it so hard to code for a tick bite? And, how is it coded? Answer: The provider searches for the word “tick” and in many … [Read more...]

Last revised: October 12, 2018
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: diagnosis coding, external cause codes, ICD-10

How to get paid for services in medical practices: three quick videos for new clinicians and staff

An Overview of CPT® Codes, HCPCS, Diagnosis Codes & ICD-10-CM This three-part series from CodingIntel is a must see for new staff and … [Read more...]

Last revised: July 27, 2017
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: CPT®, diagnosis coding, ICD-10, modifiers, physician coding

Not all Unspecified Codes are Created Equal

What kind of unspecified codes can a practice still use? Which ones need to be avoided? Quick, five minute guidance in this video about unspecified … [Read more...]

Last revised: November 18, 2016
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: ICD-10, ICD-10-CM

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Diseases – Part 1

This is the first part of a two part series regarding coding for chronic diseases. Includes coding for current conditions and some "status" … [Read more...]

Last revised: November 14, 2016
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: ICD-10, ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM Coding for Personal and Family History and Abuse

Learn the correct coding for personal history of abuse and neglect, and family history of abuse and neglect. Includes discussion of "history of" vs. … [Read more...]

Last revised: November 14, 2016
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: ICD-10, ICD-10-CM

A to Z in ICD-10 – Cheat Sheet

Coding. Why is it always changing? This content has been removed because it was out of date. See the most up-to-date diagnosis coding resources … [Read more...]

Last revised: March 26, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: coding for sequela and aftercare, diagnosis coding, ICD-10

A to Z in ICD-10

Coding. Why does it keep changing? This content has been removed because it was out of date. See the most up-to-date diagnosis coding resources … [Read more...]

Last revised: March 11, 2019
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: diagnosis coding, ICD-10

Sequela, Aftercare or Personal History

When should a practice use an aftercare diagnosis code, a personal history of a condition diagnosis code, or a post-trauma sequela code? This video … [Read more...]

Last revised: January 10, 2017
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: coding for sequela and aftercare, ICD-10, ICD-10-CM

Examination Codes in ICD-10

In ICD-10-CM, diagnosis coding for preventive medicine services are divided as with or without abnormal findings. Learn about 'Z' codes in this 5 … [Read more...]

Last revised: November 11, 2016
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: diagnosis coding, ICD-10, ICD-10-CM, preventive medicine, Wellness Visits

Diagnosis Coding: It’s not just for claims anymore

What to Know About HCC Codes, Medicare Risk Adjustment and HCC Coding Guidelines Getting ready for risk-adjusted diagnosis and alternate payment … [Read more...]

Last revised: October 9, 2018
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: diagnosis coding, HCC, ICD-10, risk adjusted coding

Coding for Signs and Symptoms in ICD-10

Say good bye to "rule out" for physician claims. This review of coding for signs and symptoms for physician services will bring you up-to-date in … [Read more...]

Last revised: November 11, 2016
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: ICD-10, ICD-10-CM

Key Changes in Diagnosis Coding from ICD-9 to ICD-10

How is your practice fairing with the switch to ICD-10. Hopefully, it has been a seamless transition. Regardless of your ICD-10 experience, this 20 … [Read more...]

Last revised: November 11, 2016
by Betsy Nicoletti
Tagged With: diagnosis coding, external cause codes, ICD-10

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Our mission is to provide accurate, comprehensive, up-to-date coding information, allowing medical practices to increase revenue, decrease coding denials and reduce compliance risk. That's what coding knowledge can do.

In 1988, CodingIntel.com founder Betsy Nicoletti started a Medical Services Organization for a rural hospital, supporting physician practice. She has been a self-employed consultant since 1998. She estimates that in the last 20 years her audience members number over 28,400 at in person events and webinars. She has had 2,500 meetings with clinical providers and reviewed over 43,000 medical notes. She knows what questions need answers and developed this resource to answer those questions. For more about Betsy visit www.betsynicoletti.com.

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