High Risk Diagnosis Codes and Risk Adjustment
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
This month Mary Stanfill compares and contrasts hypertension codes across ICD versions (WHO ICD11 and ICD-10-CM.
Monkeypox – December 2022 Coding Tip
In December’s Coding Tip, learn the newly established laboratory test code, 87593, for the monkeypox virus.
COVID-19 Exposure – November 2022 Coding Tip
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
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
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.
Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 1
The 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Learn more about the changes here.
Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 2
The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 2 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.
Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 3
The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 3 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.
Newborn Observation due to Maternal Marijuana Use – August 2022 Coding Tip
A frequent marijuana user became pregnant and ceased usage. Upon birth, her newborn was observed for signs and symptoms of withdrawal.
Aspiration Fluid Biopsy of the Pubic Symphysis Joint – July 2022 Coding Tip
The focus is on specifying right or left pelvic bones when an aspiration fluid biopsy is performed on the Pubic Symphysis Joint.
Follow Up Visits After COVID-19 – June 2022 Coding Tip
The Coding Tip of the Month for June of 2022 covers what codes to use when certain circumstances arise after having COVID-19.