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Back to basics: Understanding ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and clinical examples

ICD-10-CM coding can be challenging for coders in the outpatient setting. It is important to remember that the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting provide a road map to ensure ...
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ICD-10-CM Coding for Ectopic Pregnancies

An ectopic pregnancy is reported using an ICD-10-CM code from category O00.- (ectopic pregnancy), which is divided into five subcategories. A version of this article was first published January 15, ...
North Penn Now

Common Medical Coding Errors and How to Avoid Them

In today’s healthcare landscape, medical practices work hard to deliver excellent patient care while also ensuring smooth financial operations. But even the most well-run practices can fall into ...
Becker's ASC

Overcoming ICD-10 Physician Documentation Challenges: Q&A With Dr. Steve Claypool and Allison Errickson of ProVation Medical

Steve Claypool, MD, is vice president of clinical development and informatics, and Allison Errickson, CPC-H, is director of coding compliance and content, Clinical Solutions Division, for ProVation ...
Becker's Hospital Review

4 Predictions on the Switch to ICD-10

On Oct. 1, 2013, ICD-10-CM (clinical modification) and ICD-10-PCS (procedural coding system) will be implemented into the HIPAA mandated code, increasing the number of codes from around 13,600 under ...