On Friday, June 16, the proposed CMS ICD-10-CM diagnosis code changes were released. The diagnosis code set changes consist of 395 additions, 12 revisions and 25 deletions. The total ICD-10-CM codes proposed for FY 2024 is 74,044. Other inclusions in the newly released proposal is a 2.8% increase in payments as well as increasing the… Read More »2024 CMS Proposed ICD-10-CM Changes
The WHO ICD-11 classification is very different from the 10th version that the United States modified to create the ICD-10-CM code set that is used in the US today. One key difference, ICD-11 post-coordinated code clusters, provides a flexible way to represent details about a condition. Let’s compare codes for a common condition, diabetes mellitus,… Read More »Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Diabetes
We’d like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Katherine from Lifepoint Health for catching an error with this CDI scenario. The error has been corrected. H&P: 85 yo F presents to the ED from home with abdominal pain and fatigue. UA was positive for UTI. Will obtain Urine Culture, replace foley, and start Levaquin while… Read More »Antimicrobial Resistance CDI Scenario
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UASI May 15, 2023 UASI Announces the Appointment of Kevin J. Cook to the Board of Directors Under new leadership, UASI expands its’ Board of Directors to include Kevin J Cook to take advantage of his expertise scaling organizations in the healthcare industry. Kevin J. Cook, the Founder and Managing Member of… Read More »UASI Announces the Appointment of Kevin J. Cook to the Board of Directors
While implementation of ICD-11 in the US is likely years away, it is not too early to become familiar and comfortable with the structure and format. ICD-11 is a digital classification that is very different from ICD-10-CM. Let’s compare and contrast coding of a common condition, osteoarthritis. Note: In this example, the ICD-11 code is… Read More »Comparing Codes Across ICD Versions: Osteoarthritis
April 2023 H&P: 67-year-old male sent to ER from Rehab with altered mental status and lethargy. Has been complaining of headache for last 24 hours. Patient is currently oriented to self and is unable to participate in exam. CT Scan completed at Rehab with no change to ICH, no midline shift or brain compression. Pt… Read More »Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) CDI Scenario
The eagerly anticipated changes to the CMS-HCC model are here. There are some positive and negative impacts that are coming your way. How you fare is dependent on your population though the model is predicting a 3.32% increase in payments to Medicare Advantage plans over three years. As a result, shoring up your risk adjustment… Read More »How do the CMS-HCC model changes impact you?
A new subcategory for the fracture of ribs associated with compression of the chest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, has been created.