Coding Tips

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

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

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

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.

The 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Learn more about the changes here.

The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 2 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.

The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 3 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.

A frequent marijuana user became pregnant and ceased usage. Upon birth, her newborn was observed for signs and symptoms of withdrawal.

The focus is on specifying right or left pelvic bones when an aspiration fluid biopsy is performed on the Pubic Symphysis Joint.

The Coding Tip of the Month for June of 2022 covers what codes to use when certain circumstances arise after having COVID-19.

The Coding Tip of the Month for May 2022 covers shared or split services under the Evaluation and Management (E/M) services.

Per the AHA Coding Handbook it is appropriate to utilize reports to provide greater specificity of the anatomical site as documented by the provider.