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...]
Coding Guide – How Physician Services are Paid
Table of Contents CPT HCPCS Modifiers NCCI Multiple procedures Fee calculation Global surgical payment Diagnosis … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 physicians, … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]