When documenting and coding dementia, one code should describe the etiology and the second the dementia.
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When documenting and coding dementia, one code should describe the etiology and the second the dementia.
Read MoreICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are effective starting October 1. 395 new healthcare codes will likely impact risk adjustment and HCC diagnosis codes.
Read MoreWhen documenting and coding hypertension, use CPT-11 codes to report blood pressure readings and ICD-10-CM for capturing the diagnosis.
Read MoreTo redirect focus to those who benefit the most from measured services, quality measure exclusions exist for patients with advanced illness and frailty.
Read MoreTo ensure a neoplasm is coded to the highest level of specificity, documentation should be clear and conscience.
Read MoreWhen documenting and coding a patient’s vascular disease, specify the underlying cause, artery, and location.
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