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Coding Tips
Welcome to UASI's Coding Corner! We're here to make your medical coding journey smoother and more enjoyable with our friendly and practical tips. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the field for years, you'll find something useful here. Our expert advice, handy tricks, and up-to-date industry insights are all geared towards helping you code more accurately and efficiently. So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and explore our tips to take your coding skills to the next level!
Learn about the difference between adverse effects and poisoning in ICD-10-CM. Learn sequencing rules, examples, and documentation tips for accurate T36–T50 coding.
Understand when radiology can support ischemic stroke (CVA) coding specificity without inferring mechanism. This UASI coding tip reviews Coding Clinic guidance, examples, NIHSS reporting, and query best practices.
When can possible, probable, or suspected diagnoses be coded? This coding tip explains inpatient vs outpatient rules, discharge summary requirements, and when a query is required.
Review FY 2026 ICD-10-CM updates for contusion coding, including new abdominal wall, groin, and flank diagnosis codes.
Learn when conditions meet criteria for reporting as secondary diagnoses in inpatient coding based on ICD-10-CM guidelines.
Type 2 Diabetes in Remission — Understanding the New E11.A Code for FY 2026
Clarify Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) coding requirements, documentation expectations, and compliance considerations to support accurate reporting and defensible claims.
Learn how to code chronic inactive gastritis with ICD-10-CM, including documentation requirements, clinical indicators, and query opportunities for CDI.
Explore how CRISPR cell-based gene therapy transforms sickle cell treatment, including clinical impact, FDA updates, and implications for coding and CDI.
Learn how to accurately code egg allergies in ICD-10-CM, including documentation requirements, coding nuances, and coding considerations for food allergy reporting.
Learn how to accurately identify and code inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) in ICD-10-CM, including diagnostic criteria, documentation needs, and CDI considerations.
Learn how to accurately code drug and alcohol use in ICD-10-CM, including documentation requirements, coding distinctions, and CDI query guidance.
Explore how the Calyxo Sure procedure with the CVac system is documented and reported, including clinical documentation and coding considerations.
Learn how social determinants of health (SDOH) are documented and captured in inpatient coding using ICD-10-CM Z codes.
Learn how to accurately code transcalvarial mass biopsies in ICD-10-PCS, including documentation requirements and common clarification scenarios.
Review key FY 2026 ICD-10-CM guideline changes for HIV coding, including updates to B20, Z21, pregnancy rules, and sequencing guidance.
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