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New Technology Section – February 2023 Coding Tip

By Staff / February 27, 2023

Many of the new technology section codes may be eligible for New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP). Included in this tip are a few examples.

ICD-10-PCS 2023 Update

By Staff / February 20, 2023

Learn the 2023 ICD-10-PCS Updates for three sections including Medical and Surgical, Administration, and New Technology.

2023 ICD-10-CM Update

By Sarah Kriegshauser / February 8, 2023

Check out this 2023 ICD-10-CM update which is effective April 1, 2023. There are many new codes in a variety of chapters.

Use of Additional Code – January 2023 Coding Tip

By Sarah Kriegshauser / January 31, 2023

When using an additional code for an unspecified condition type, it is imperative to decide if it adds additional information or not.

High Risk Diagnosis Codes and Risk Adjustment

By Staff / January 27, 2023

High risk diagnosis codes are like any other ICD-10 code, and the more severe or complex a diagnosis, the higher the risk associated.

Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Hypertension

By Mary Stanfill / January 26, 2023

This month Mary Stanfill compares and contrasts hypertension codes across ICD versions (WHO ICD11 and ICD-10-CM.

Monkeypox – December 2022 Coding Tip

By Staff / December 27, 2022

In December’s Coding Tip, learn the newly established laboratory test code, 87593, for the monkeypox virus.

COVID-19 Exposure – November 2022 Coding Tip

By Sarah Kriegshauser / November 30, 2022

An expecting mother is diagnosed with COVID-19, and the newborn receives COVID-19 exposure, but the newborn is not affected by COVID-19.

Screening Colonoscopy – October 2022 Coding Tip

By Sarah Kriegshauser / October 24, 2022

In October 2022’s Coding Tip, codes associated with a screening colonoscopy are described, specifically when a diagnostic service occurs.

Codes Exempt from POA Reporting – September 2022 Coding Tip

By Sarah Kriegshauser / September 26, 2022

There is a list of codes that are exempt form the POA reporting list. It is updated each year, most recently effective April 2022. Read more.