Cracking the Code
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Excludes Notes
In ICD-10-CM there are two types of “excludes” notes. They are called “Excludes1” and “Excludes2”. Each type of note has a different definition for use
Coding Salmonella
For coding purposes, Salmonella is in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index under ‘Infection, Salmonella.’ Here we see selections for paratyphoid fever.
Coding HCPCS Level II Modifiers
HCPCS Level II modifiers are required to add specificity to CPT procedure codes performed on eyelids, fingers, toes, and coronary arteries.
Services Included in the Surgical Package
Medicare has classified major and minor surgeries and has determined what services are included and not included with the global package.
Coding Intellectual Disabilities
To code for these types of intellectual disorders you would first code any associated physical or developmental disorders and then follow with the code
Coding Critical Care
CPT bundles several services, such as cardiac output measurements (93598), typically required for critically ill or critically injured patients.
Coding Sequela Codes
As per our ICD-10-CM guidelines, “a sequela is the residual effect (condition produced) after the acute phase of an illness or injury has terminated.
Coding Pain
Coding postoperative pain is based on the provider’s documentation. Routine or expected postoperative pain immediately after surgery is not coded.
Coding MRSA
Our ICD-10-CM guidelines layout coding MRSA under different circumstances. There are combination codes that report the infection and the causal agent.
Coding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.