The third set of codes used by physician practices are those that indicate a diagnosis: the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM). The version of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Correct coding of a corpectomy requires knowledge of several factors, including the diagnosis, amount of the ...

A new Medicare hospice manual update includes instructions for which principal diagnosis codes are acceptable, and clarifies which codes should be used for services in a skilled versus non-skilled ...

Coronary artery bypass graft was defined as a qualifying code (Current Procedural Terminology [CPT] or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System [HCPCS] code 33140 ...

Diagnosis coding is the forgotten stepchild in medical practices. Physician coding has focused on Current Procedural Terminology codes, which drives revenue when services are provided under a ...